Acts 7:16 akjv — And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulcher that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmo…

American King James Version

"And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulcher that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem. "

— Acts 7:16, American King James Version

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Acts 7 — Context

13

And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brothers; and Joseph’s kindred was made known to Pharaoh.

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Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, three score and fifteen souls.

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So Jacob went down into Egypt, and died, he, and our fathers,

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And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulcher that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.

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But when the time of the promise drew near, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

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Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph.

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The same dealt subtly with our kindred, and evil entreated our fathers, so that they cast out their young children, to the end they might not live.

Acts 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:16 say?
Acts 7:16 in the American King James Version reads: “And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulcher that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem. ”
Where is Acts 7:16 in the Bible?
Acts 7:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 16.
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 7:16.
What translation should I read Acts 7:16 in?
Acts 7:16 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 7:16?
Acts 7:16 reads (AKJV): “And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulcher that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem. ” 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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