Acts 7:9

Translations

Modern

Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him

Traditional

And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

Literal

And the patriarchs, having envied Joseph, sold him into Egypt. And God was with him,

Latin

Et patriarchæ æmulantes, Joseph vendiderunt in Ægyptum: et erat Deus cum eo,

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English

Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Jacob Joseph Simon Peter Stephen The Jewish High Council Encounters with Jesus Fearing People Persecution The Exodus as History The Holy Spirit’s Presence The Righteous Suffer

Events

Stephen addresses the councilc. AD 30

Related verses

Genesis 39:2
And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.
Psalm 105:17
He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Genesis 45:4
Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt!
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Genesis 39:21–23
…the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
Genesis 49:23–24
The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility.
Genesis 39:5
From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field.
Genesis 37:18–29
Now Joseph’s brothers saw him in the distance, and before he arrived, they plotted to kill him.
Matthew 27:18
For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.
Genesis 37:4–11
When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.
Genesis 50:15–20
When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph bears a grudge? Then he will surely repay us for all the evil that we did to him.”

Parallels

Genesis 37:12–30

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 Envy: Joseph's Brethren, of Joseph God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The Government: Constitutes Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Father's Partiality For, Excites the Jealousy of his Brethren Patriarch: Head of a Family Select Readings: Stephen's Defense Servants: when Good: Have God with Them

Acts 7:9

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