Acts 7:21 bbe — And when he was put out, Pharaoh's daughter took him and kept him as her son.

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"And when he was put out, Pharaoh's daughter took him and kept him as her son."

— Acts 7:21, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 7:21 in Other Translations

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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 when he had been abandoned, Pharaoh’s daughter adopted him and brought him up as her own son.”
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Acts 7 — Context

Till another king came to power, who had no knowledge of Joseph.

He, having evil designs against our nation, was cruel to our fathers, and they were forced to put out their young children, so that they might not go on living.

At which time Moses came to birth, and he was very beautiful; and he was kept for three months in his father's house:

And when he was put out, Pharaoh's daughter took him and kept him as her son.

And Moses was trained in all the wisdom of Egypt, and was great in his words and works.

But when he was almost forty years old, it came into his heart to go and see his brothers, the children of Israel.

And seeing one of them being attacked, he went to his help and gave the Egyptian a death-blow:

Acts 7:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:21 say?

Acts 7:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when he was put out, Pharaoh's daughter took him and kept him as her son.”

Where is Acts 7:21 in the Bible?

Acts 7:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 21.

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 7:21.

What translation should I read Acts 7:21 in?

Acts 7:21 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 7:21?

Acts 7:21 reads (BBE): “And when he was put out, Pharaoh's daughter took him and kept him as her son.” 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.

Acts 7:21 bbe — And when he was put out, Pharaoh's daughter took him and kept him as her son.

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