Acts 7:18 net — until another king who did not know about Joseph ruled over Egypt.

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"until another king who did not know about Joseph ruled over Egypt."

— Acts 7:18, NET Bible

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Acts 7 — Context

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So Jacob went down to Egypt and died there, along with our ancestors,

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and their bones were later moved to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought for a certain sum of money from the sons of Hamor in Shechem.

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“But as the time drew near for God to fulfill the promise he had declared to Abraham, the people increased greatly in number in Egypt,

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until another king who did not know about Joseph ruled over Egypt.

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This was the one who exploited our people and was cruel to our ancestors, forcing them to abandon their infants so they would die.

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At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful to God. For three months he was brought up in his father’s house,

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and when he had been abandoned, Pharaoh’s daughter adopted him and brought him up as her own son.

Acts 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:18 say?
Acts 7:18 in the NET Bible reads: “until another king who did not know about Joseph ruled over Egypt.”
Where is Acts 7:18 in the Bible?
Acts 7:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 18.
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 7:18.
What translation should I read Acts 7:18 in?
Acts 7:18 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 7:18?
Acts 7:18 reads (NET): “until another king who did not know about Joseph ruled over Egypt.” 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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