Acts 7:14 bbe — Then Joseph sent for Jacob his father and all his family, seventy-five persons.

Bible in Basic English

"Then Joseph sent for Jacob his father and all his family, seventy-five persons."

— Acts 7:14, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 7 — Context

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Now there was no food to be had in all Egypt and Canaan, and there was great trouble: and our fathers were not able to get food.

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But Jacob, hearing that there was grain in Egypt, sent out our fathers the first time.

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And the second time his brothers had a meeting with Joseph, and Pharaoh had knowledge of Joseph's family.

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Then Joseph sent for Jacob his father and all his family, seventy-five persons.

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And Jacob went down to Egypt, and came to his end there, and so did our fathers;

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And they were taken over to Shechem, and put to rest in the place which Abraham got for a price in silver from the sons of Hamor in Shechem.

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But when the time was near for putting into effect the undertaking which God had given to Abraham, the people were increasing in Egypt,

Acts 7:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:14 say?
Acts 7:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Joseph sent for Jacob his father and all his family, seventy-five persons.”
Where is Acts 7:14 in the Bible?
Acts 7:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 14.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 7:14.
What translation should I read Acts 7:14 in?
Acts 7:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 7:14?
Acts 7:14 reads (BBE): “Then Joseph sent for Jacob his father and all his family, seventy-five persons.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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