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But God promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time Abraham had no child. <a href="/nlt/acts/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> “But God gave him no inheritance here, not even one square foot of land. God did promise, however, that eventually the whole land would belong to Abraham and his descendants—even though he had no children yet. <a href="/esv/acts/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> Yet he gave him no inheritance in it, not even a foot’s length, but promised to give it to him as a possession and to his offspring after him, though he had no child. <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child. <a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He did not give to him an inheritance in it, not even the length of a foot; but He promised to give it to him for a possession, and his to descendants after him, there being to him no child. <a href="/kjv/acts/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child. <a href="/nkjv/acts/7.htm">New King James Version</a> And God gave him no inheritance in it, not even enough to set his foot on. But even when Abraham had no child, He promised to give it to him for a possession, and to his descendants after him. <a href="/nasb_/acts/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But He gave him no inheritance in it, not even a foot of ground, and yet, He promised that He would give it to him as a possession, and to his descendants after him, even though he had no child. <a href="/nasb/acts/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But He gave him no inheritance in it, not even a foot of ground, and yet, even when he had no child, He promised that HE WOULD GIVE IT TO HIM AS A POSSESSION, AND TO HIS DESCENDANTS AFTER HIM. <a href="/nasb77/acts/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And He gave him no inheritance in it, not even a foot of ground; and yet, even when he had no child, He promised that HE WOULD GIVE IT TO HIM AS A POSSESSION, AND TO HIS OFFSPRING AFTER HIM. <a href="/lsb/acts/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But He gave him no inheritance in it, not even a foot of ground, and He promised that HE WOULD GIVE IT TO HIM AS A POSSESSION, AND TO HIS SEED AFTER HIM, even when he had no child. <a href="/amp/acts/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But He did not give him inheritable property, not even enough ground to take a step on, yet He promised that HE WOULD GIVE IT TO HIM AS A POSSESSION, AND TO HIS DESCENDANTS AFTER HIM. <a href="/csb/acts/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He didn’t give him an inheritance in it—not even a foot of ground—but he promised to give it to him as a possession, and to his descendants after him, even though he was childless. <a href="/hcsb/acts/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He didn&#8217t give him an inheritance in it, not even a foot of ground, but He promised to give it to him as a possession, and to his descendants after him, even though he was childless. <a href="/asv/acts/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> and he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: and he promised that he would give it to him in possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child. <a href="/cev/acts/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God didn't give him any part of it, not even a square meter. But God did promise to give it to him and his family forever, even though Abraham didn't have any children. <a href="/erv/acts/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: and he promised that he would give it to him in possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child. <a href="/gwt/acts/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Yet, God didn't give Abraham anything in this land to call his own, not even a place to rest his feet. But God promised to give this land to him and to his descendants, even though Abraham didn't have a child. <a href="/gnt/acts/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> God did not then give Abraham any part of it as his own, not even a square foot of ground, but God promised to give it to him, and that it would belong to him and to his descendants. At the time God made this promise, Abraham had no children. <a href="/isv/acts/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> God gave him no property here, not even a foot of land, yet he promised to give it to him and to his descendants after him as a permanent possession, even though he had no child. <a href="/msb/acts/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child. <a href="/net/acts/7.htm">NET Bible</a> He did not give any of it to him for an inheritance, not even a foot of ground, yet God promised to give it to him as his possession, and to his descendants after him, even though Abraham as yet had no child. <a href="/nheb/acts/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He gave him no inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on. He promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his descendants after him, when he still had no child. <a href="/wbt/acts/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he gave him no inheritance in it, no not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his offspring after him, when as yet he had no child. <a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But he gave him no inheritance in it, no, not a single square yard of ground. And yet He promised to bestow the land as a permanent possession on him and his posterity after him--and promised this at a time when Abraham was childless. <a href="/web/acts/7.htm">World English Bible</a> He gave him no inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on. He promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his offspring after him, when he still had no child. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He gave him no inheritance in it, not even a footstep, and promised to give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him—he having no child. <a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He did not give to him an inheritance in it, not even the length of a foot; but He promised to give it to him for a possession, and his to descendants after him, there being to him no child. <a href="/ylt/acts/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and He gave him no inheritance in it, not even a footstep, and did promise to give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him -- he having no child. <a href="/slt/acts/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he gave him none inheritance in it, not a step of the foot: and he promised to give it him for a possession, and to his seed after him, there being no child to him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he gave him no inheritance in it; no, not the pace of a foot: but he promised to give it him in possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child. <a href="/cpdv/acts/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he gave him no inheritance in it, not even the space of one step. But he promised to give it to him as a possession, and to his offspring after him, though he did not have a son. <a href="/nabre/acts/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Yet he gave him no inheritance in it, not even a foot’s length, but he did promise to give it to him and his descendants as a possession, even though he was childless. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He did not give him any of it as a heritage, not even a foot’s length, but promised to give it to him as his possession and to his descendants after him, even though he had no child.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he gave him no inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it as an inheritance to him and to his posterity, when as yet he had no son. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he gave him no inheritance in it, not even a footprint, and he promised to give it to him to inherit for himself and for his seed when he had no son.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he gave him no inheritance in it, not a foot breadth: and yet he promised to give it for a possession to him, and to his posterity after him, when as yet he had no child.<CM> <a href="/godbey/acts/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and God gave him no inheritance in it, not the step of his foot; and he promised to give it to him, and his seed after him, for an inheritance, there being no child to him. <a href="/haweis/acts/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Yet he gave him no inheritance in it, not so much as the print of his foot: yet he promised to give it for a possession to him and to his seed after him, when he had no son. <a href="/mace/acts/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he gave him no inheritance in it, not even a foot of land: yet he promised to give it to him for a possession, and to his posterity after him, tho' he had then no child. <a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But he gave him no inheritance in it, no, not a single square yard of ground. And yet He promised to bestow the land as a permanent possession on him and his posterity after him--and promised this at a time when Abraham was childless. <a href="/worrell/acts/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and He gave him no inheritance in it, not even a foot-breadth; and He promised to give it to him for a possession, and to his Seed after him, when he had no child. <a href="/worsley/acts/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> though He gave him no inheritance in it, no not the breadth of a foot; but He promised to give it to him for a possession, even to his seed after him; though he had then no child." <a href="/parallel/acts/7-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1807" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Stephen's Address to the Sanhedrin</a> …4So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living. 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">He gave</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/2817.htm" title="2817: klēronomian (N-AFS) -- From kleronomos; heirship, i.e. a patrimony or a possession.">inheritance</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autē (PPro-DF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">here,</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Conj) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">not even</a> <a href="/greek/968.htm" title="968: bēma (N-ANS) -- From the base of basis; a step, i.e. Foot-breath; by implication, a rostrum, i.e. A tribunal.">a foot of ground.</a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podos (N-GMS) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</a> <a href="/greek/1861.htm" title="1861: epēngeilato (V-AIM-3S) -- From epi and the base of aggelos; to announce upon, i.e. to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself.">God promised</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dounai (V-ANA) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">to give</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/2697.htm" title="2697: kataschesin (N-AFS) -- A possession, holding fast. From katecho; a holding down, i.e. Occupancy.">possession</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of the land</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Abraham</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/4690.htm" title="4690: spermati (N-DNS) -- From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant.">descendants,</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. "></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ontos (V-PPA-GNS) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">even though he did not yet have</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/5043.htm" title="5043: teknou (N-GNS) -- A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.">a child.</a> 6God told him that his descendants would be foreigners in a strange land, and that they would be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a> Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. <a href="/genesis/13-15.htm">Genesis 13:15-17</a> for all the land that you see, I will give to you and your offspring forever. / I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if one could count the dust of the earth, then your offspring could be counted. / Get up and walk around the land, through its length and breadth, for I will give it to you.” <a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18</a> On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— <a href="/genesis/17-8.htm">Genesis 17:8</a> And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” <a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Genesis 26:3-4</a> Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. / I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, <a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Genesis 28:13-14</a> And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. <a href="/genesis/35-12.htm">Genesis 35:12</a> The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.” <a href="/genesis/48-4.htm">Genesis 48:4</a> and told me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you; I will make you a multitude of peoples, and will give this land to your descendants after you as an everlasting possession.’ <a href="/exodus/6-8.htm">Exodus 6:8</a> And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” <a href="/deuteronomy/34-4.htm">Deuteronomy 34:4</a> And the LORD said to him, “This is the land that I swore to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob when I said, ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you will not cross into it.” <a href="/joshua/1-2.htm">Joshua 1:2-4</a> “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. / I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses. / Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea. <a href="/nehemiah/9-8.htm">Nehemiah 9:8</a> You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous. <a href="/psalms/105-9.htm">Psalm 105:9-11</a> the covenant He made with Abraham, and the oath He swore to Isaac. / He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: / “I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.” <a href="/romans/4-13.htm">Romans 4:13</a> For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. <a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Romans 4:18</a> Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child.he gave.<a href="/genesis/23-4.htm">Genesis 23:4</a> I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.<a href="/psalms/105-11.htm">Psalm 105:11,12</a> Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance: … <a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Hebrews 11:9,10,13-16</a> By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: … not.<a href="/deuteronomy/2-5.htm">Deuteronomy 2:5</a> Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau for a possession.yet.<a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a> And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.<a href="/genesis/13-15.htm">Genesis 13:15</a> For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.<a href="/genesis/15-3.htm">Genesis 15:3,18</a> And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir… when.<a href="/genesis/15-2.htm">Genesis 15:2-5</a> And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? … <a href="/genesis/16-2.htm">Genesis 16:2</a> And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.<a href="/genesis/17-16.htm">Genesis 17:16-19</a> And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/7-2.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/john/17-2.htm">Bestow</a> <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/20-30.htm">Childless</a> <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">Children</a> <a href="/acts/2-30.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/john/21-25.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/john/20-12.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/job/18-12.htm">Footstep</a> <a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/luke/20-14.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/acts/6-12.htm">Length</a> <a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/john/8-35.htm">Permanent</a> <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Posterity</a> <a href="/acts/2-39.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/acts/3-25.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/john/12-24.htm">Single</a> <a href="/luke/22-55.htm">Square</a> <a href="/acts/6-10.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/acts/6-4.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Undertaking</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-10.htm">Yard</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/7-8.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-23.htm">Bestow</a> <a href="/acts/7-20.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/15-2.htm">Childless</a> <a href="/acts/7-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/acts/7-23.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/acts/10-33.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/job/18-12.htm">Footstep</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/acts/13-19.htm">Inheritance</a> <a href="/acts/7-21.htm">Length</a> <a href="/acts/7-6.htm">Offspring</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-11.htm">Permanent</a> <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/acts/7-45.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/acts/7-6.htm">Posterity</a> <a href="/acts/7-17.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/acts/7-17.htm">Promised</a> <a href="/acts/7-6.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Single</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Square</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/acts/7-12.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/7-17.htm">Undertaking</a> <a href="/ezekiel/41-12.htm">Yard</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 7</div>1. <a href="/acts/7-1.htm">Stephen, permitted to answer to the accusation of blasphemy,</a> 2. <a href="/acts/7-2.htm">shows that Abraham worshipped God rightly, and how God chose the fathers,</a> 20. <a href="/acts/7-20.htm">before Moses was born, and before the tabernacle and temple were built;</a> 37. <a href="/acts/7-37.htm">that Moses himself witnessed of Christ;</a> 44. <a href="/acts/7-44.htm">and that all outward ceremonies were ordained to last but for a time;</a> 51. <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">reprehending their rebellion, and murdering of Christ, whom the prophets foretold.</a> 54. <a href="/acts/7-54.htm">Whereupon they stone Stephen to death, </a> 59. <a href="/acts/7-59.htm">who commends his soul to Jesus, and humbly prays for them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. This phrase refers to God's promise to Abraham, highlighting that Abraham did not receive any physical inheritance in the land of Canaan during his lifetime. This is significant because it underscores the nature of faith and trust in God's promises, even when immediate evidence is lacking. Abraham's lack of physical inheritance is a reminder of the spiritual nature of God's promises, which often transcend immediate physical realities. This is consistent with <a href="/hebrews/11-8.htm">Hebrews 11:8-10</a>, where Abraham is commended for his faith, living as a foreigner in the promised land, looking forward to a city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, This promise is foundational to the Abrahamic Covenant, first articulated in <a href="/genesis/12-7.htm">Genesis 12:7</a> and reiterated in <a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>. The promise of land was central to God's covenant with Abraham, symbolizing a place of blessing and a future hope for his descendants. This promise was not fulfilled in Abraham's lifetime but was realized through his descendants, particularly during the conquest of Canaan under Joshua. The land promise also has eschatological implications, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in the new heavens and new earth (<a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1-3</a>).even though he did not yet have a child. This highlights the miraculous nature of God's promise, as Abraham and Sarah were childless and advanced in age when the promise was given (<a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Genesis 17:17</a>). The birth of Isaac, the child of promise, was a testament to God's faithfulness and power to fulfill His word against all odds. This aspect of the promise underscores the theme of faith and reliance on God's timing and provision. It also prefigures the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises, who was born to a virgin, emphasizing God's sovereign ability to bring about His purposes in unexpected ways.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> The patriarch to whom God made promises regarding land and descendants. His faith and obedience are central themes in the account. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The divine being who makes and fulfills promises. His covenant with Abraham is a key element of the biblical account. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_promised_land.htm">The Promised Land</a> The land that God promised to Abraham and his descendants, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the future inheritance of His people. 4. <a href="/topical/s/stephen.htm">Stephen</a> The speaker in <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Acts 7</a>, who is giving a defense of his faith before the Sanhedrin. His speech recounts the history of Israel to illustrate God's faithfulness and the people's resistance. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_sanhedrin.htm">The Sanhedrin</a> The Jewish council before whom Stephen is speaking. They are the religious leaders of the time, often resistant to the message of Jesus and His followers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Abraham's account teaches us to trust in God's promises, even when we do not see immediate fulfillment. Our faith should rest in God's character and His faithfulness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a> God's promises may not be fulfilled in our expected timeline. We must learn to wait on the Lord and trust His perfect timing. <a href="/topical/i/inheritance_beyond_the_physical.htm">Inheritance Beyond the Physical</a> The promise to Abraham was not just about physical land but also about a spiritual inheritance. Believers today are heirs of God's promises through faith in Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Abraham's life exemplifies obedience to God's call, even when the path is unclear. We are called to follow God's leading with the same obedience. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> Abraham's faith impacted generations. Our faith and actions can leave a legacy for those who come after us, influencing them to trust in God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 7</a> <a href="/q/how_does_federalism_differ_from_seminalism.htm">What distinguishes federalism from seminalism?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_moses_mean_by_'let_my_people_go'.htm">What did Moses mean by 'Let my people go'?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_abraham_pay_for_promised_land.htm">Why would Abraham pay such a seemingly high price for the land in Genesis 23:16 if he was already promised the land by God? </a> <a href="/q/why_do_believers_face_unanswered_prayers.htm">John 15:7: Why do many devout believers experience unanswered prayers despite Jesus's promise that abiding in him ensures requests are granted?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) And he gave him none inheritance.--The apparent exception of the field and cave of Machpelah (<a href="/context/genesis/23-9.htm" title="That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he has, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a burial plot among you.">Genesis 23:9-17</a>) was not a real one. That was purchased for a special purpose, not given as an inheritance.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - And for yet, A.V.; in for for a, A.V. He gave him none inheritance, etc. (comp. <a href="/hebrews/11-8.htm">Hebrews 11:8, 9</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/7-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He gave ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. inheritance κληρονομίαν (klēronomian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2817.htm">Strong's 2817: </a> From kleronomos; heirship, i.e. a patrimony or a possession. [here], αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. not even οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. a foot of ground. βῆμα (bēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_968.htm">Strong's 968: </a> From the base of basis; a step, i.e. Foot-breath; by implication, a rostrum, i.e. A tribunal. [But] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [God] promised ἐπηγγείλατο (epēngeilato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1861.htm">Strong's 1861: </a> From epi and the base of aggelos; to announce upon, i.e. to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself. to give δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. possession κατάσχεσιν (kataschesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2697.htm">Strong's 2697: </a> A possession, holding fast. From katecho; a holding down, i.e. Occupancy. of [the land] αὐτὴν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to [Abraham] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. descendants, σπέρματι (spermati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4690.htm">Strong's 4690: </a> From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant. [even though] he did not yet have ὄντος (ontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a child. τέκνου (teknou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5043.htm">Strong's 5043: </a> A child, descendent, inhabitant. 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