Acts 7:12

Acts · New Testament · Chapter 7

“But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.”Acts 7:12

What Does Acts 7:12 Mean?

Acts 7:12 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 2 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (2)

These passages are connected to Acts 7:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Genesis 42:1“Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another?”Genesis 43:2“And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.”

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