Acts 7:13

13 On the second visit Joseph made himself known to his brothers, and the king of Egypt came to know about Joseph's family. 1

Acts 7:13 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 7:13

And at the second time Joseph was made known to his
brethren
That is, when the brethren of Joseph went a second time down to Egypt for corn, Joseph made himself known unto them, ( Genesis 45:1 ) .

And Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh;
for though it was known before that he was an Hebrew, see ( Genesis 39:17 ) ( 41:12 ) yet it was not known of what family he was, who was his father, or his brethren, but now it was known, ( Genesis 45:16 ) .

Acts 7:13 In-Context

11 Then there was a famine all over Egypt and Canaan, which caused much suffering. Our ancestors could not find any food,
12 and when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent his sons, our ancestors, on their first visit there.
13 On the second visit Joseph made himself known to his brothers, and the king of Egypt came to know about Joseph's family.
14 So Joseph sent a message to his father Jacob, telling him and the whole family, seventy-five people in all, to come to Egypt.
15 Then Jacob went to Egypt, where he and his sons died.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 7.13 aGenesis 45.1; bGenesis 45.16.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.