Acts.7.17

Acts 7:17

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But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,

Israel Oppressed in Egypt

Cross References

Genesis 15:13

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And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not their’s, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;

God Confirms His Promise

Genesis 47:27

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¶ And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.

The Israelites Prosper in Goshen

Exodus 1:7

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¶ And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them.

The Israelites Multiply in Egypt

Acts 13:17

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The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.