Keraia
Acts 7

Acts 7:18

Israel Oppressed in Egypt · Acts 7:15–19
Read Acts 7

Translations

Modern
Then another king, who knew nothing of Joseph, arose over Egypt.
Traditional
Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph.
Literal
…until there arose another king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.
Latin
…quoadusque surrexit alius rex in Ægypto, qui non sciebat Joseph.

Original

Greek
English
Then another king, who knew nothing of Joseph, arose over Egypt.

Notes

Acts 7:1–53

  • Stephen answered the accusations by speaking about his Lord (see Luke 21:12–17). Instead of defending himself, he became a witness in God's legal case against them. This revealed how contrary they were and their lack of loyalty. Stephen gave a history of Israel's past and reminded them of their repeated rejections of those who announced God's messages.

  • Stephen's review of Israel's history has three main parts:

    1. The work of the patriarchs. This refers to Abraham and those descended from him who founded the nation of Israel (Acts 7:2–16).

    2. The ministry of Moses (7:17–43).

    3. The role of the tabernacle and the temple (7:44–50).

      Stephen ended his historical survey with a strong criticism of his people's lack of obedience. Like a prophet, he challenged them to stop resisting the Holy Spirit. He told them to turn to God with grief for their sins (repentance) and faith.

Events

Parallels

Exodus 1:8–22

People

Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Apocalypse of James Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Circumcision Courts and Trials Hellenism Jerusalem Council Paul the Apostle Persecution Peter, the Apostle Stephen

Topics

Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Government: Constitutes Israel: were Enslaved and Oppressed by the Egyptians Select Readings: Stephen's Defense