Acts 7:19 asv — The same dealt craftily with our race, and ill-treated our fathers, that they should cast out their babes to the end th…

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"The same dealt craftily with our race, and ill-treated our fathers, that they should cast out their babes to the end they might not live. "

— Acts 7:19, American Standard Version

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Acts 7 — Context

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and they were carried over unto Shechem, and laid in the tomb that Abraham bought for a price in silver of the sons of Hamor in Shechem.

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But as the time of the promise drew nigh which God vouchsafed unto Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

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till there arose another king over Egypt, who knew not Joseph.

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The same dealt craftily with our race, and ill-treated our fathers, that they should cast out their babes to the end they might not live.

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At which season Moses was born, and was exceeding fair; and he was nourished three months in his father’s house:

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and when he was cast out, Pharaoh’s daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son.

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And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians; and he was mighty in his words and works.

Acts 7:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:19 say?
Acts 7:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “The same dealt craftily with our race, and ill-treated our fathers, that they should cast out their babes to the end they might not live. ”
Where is Acts 7:19 in the Bible?
Acts 7:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 19.
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 7:19.
What translation should I read Acts 7:19 in?
Acts 7:19 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 7:19?
Acts 7:19 reads (ASV): “The same dealt craftily with our race, and ill-treated our fathers, that they should cast out their babes to the end they might not live. ” 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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