Acts 7:7 net — But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves,’ said God,‘and after these things they will come out of there and wo…

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"But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves,’ said God,‘and after these things they will come out of there and worship me in this place.’"

— Acts 7:7, NET Bible

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Acts 7 — Context

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Then he went out from the country of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God made him move to this country where you now live.

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He did not give any of it to him for an inheritance, not even a foot of ground, yet God promised to give it to him as his possession, and to his descendants after him, even though Abraham as yet had no child.

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But God spoke as follows:‘Your descendants will be foreigners in a foreign country, whose citizens will enslave them and mistreat them for four hundred years.

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But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves,’ said God,‘and after these things they will come out of there and worship me in this place.’

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Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and so he became the father of Isaac and circumcised him when he was eight days old, and Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs.

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The patriarchs, because they were jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt. But God was with him,

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and rescued him from all his troubles, and granted him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.

Acts 7:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:7 say?
Acts 7:7 in the NET Bible reads: “But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves,’ said God,‘and after these things they will come out of there and worship me in this place.’”
Where is Acts 7:7 in the Bible?
Acts 7:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 7.
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 7:7.
What translation should I read Acts 7:7 in?
Acts 7:7 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 7:7?
Acts 7:7 reads (NET): “But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves,’ said God,‘and after these things they will come out of there and worship me in this place.’” 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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