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He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt. So Pharaoh made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace. <a href="/nlt/acts/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> and rescued him from all his troubles. And God gave him favor before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. God also gave Joseph unusual wisdom, so that Pharaoh appointed him governor over all of Egypt and put him in charge of the palace. <a href="/esv/acts/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> and rescued him out of all his afflictions and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household. <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. <a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and rescued him out of all his tribulations, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he appointed him ruler over Egypt and over all his house. <a href="/kjv/acts/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house. <a href="/nkjv/acts/7.htm">New King James Version</a> and delivered him out of all his troubles, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house. <a href="/nasb_/acts/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and rescued him from all his afflictions, and granted him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and he made him governor over Egypt and his entire household. <a href="/nasb/acts/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> and rescued him from all his afflictions, and granted him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and he made him governor over Egypt and all his household. <a href="/nasb77/acts/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and rescued him from all his afflictions, and granted him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his household. <a href="/lsb/acts/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and rescued him from all his afflictions, and granted him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and he appointed him governor over Egypt and all his household. <a href="/amp/acts/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and He rescued him from all his suffering, and gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and he made Joseph governor over Egypt and over his entire household. <a href="/csb/acts/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and rescued him out of all his troubles. He gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and over his whole household. <a href="/hcsb/acts/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and rescued him out of all his troubles. He gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and over his whole household. <a href="/asv/acts/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house. <a href="/cev/acts/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and rescued him from all his troubles. God made him so wise that the Egyptian king Pharaoh thought highly of him. The king even made Joseph governor over Egypt and put him in charge of everything he owned. <a href="/erv/acts/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house. <a href="/gwt/acts/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and rescued him from all his suffering. When Joseph stood in the presence of Pharaoh (the king of Egypt), God gave Joseph divine favor and wisdom so that he became ruler of Egypt and of Pharaoh's whole palace. <a href="/gnt/acts/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> and brought him safely through all his troubles. When Joseph appeared before the king of Egypt, God gave him a pleasing manner and wisdom, and the king made Joseph governor over the country and the royal household. <a href="/isv/acts/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler of Egypt and of his whole household. <a href="/msb/acts/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. <a href="/net/acts/7.htm">NET Bible</a> and rescued him from all his troubles, and granted him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household. <a href="/nheb/acts/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. He made him governor over Egypt and all his house. <a href="/wbt/acts/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And delivered him from all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt, and all his house. <a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and delivered him from all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him governor over Egypt and all the royal household. <a href="/web/acts/7.htm">World English Bible</a> and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. He made him governor over Egypt and all his house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and delivered him out of all his tribulations, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he set him—governor over Egypt and all his house. <a href="/blb/acts/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and rescued him out of all his tribulations, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he appointed him ruler over Egypt and over all his house. <a href="/ylt/acts/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and did deliver him out of all his tribulations, and gave him favour and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he did set him -- governor over Egypt and all his house. <a href="/slt/acts/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And took him out of all his pressures, and gave him grace and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and set him leader over Egypt and his whole house.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And delivered him out of all his tribulations: and he gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharao, the king of Egypt; and he appointed him governor over Egypt, and over all his house. <a href="/cpdv/acts/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he rescued him from all his tribulations. And he gave him grace and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. And he appointed him as governor over Egypt and over all his house. <a href="/nabre/acts/7.htm">New American Bible</a> and rescued him from all his afflictions. He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, who put him in charge of Egypt and [of] his entire household. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and rescued him from all his afflictions, and enabled him to win favor and to show wisdom when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he saved him from all his oppressors and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and Pharaoh appointed Joseph an overlord over Egypt and over all his house. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he saved him from all his sufferings and he gave him grace and wisdom before Pharaoh The King of Egypt and he appointed him Ruler over Egypt and over his whole house.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and delivered him from all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharoah, king of Egypt: and he made him governor over Egypt, and his whole house. <a href="/godbey/acts/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and God was with him, and delivered him out of all his troubles, and gave him grace and wisdom before Pharaoh the king of Egypt; and he placed him governor over Egypt and all his house. <a href="/haweis/acts/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he appointed him governor over Egypt and all his house. <a href="/mace/acts/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him wisdom to become acceptable to Pharaoh king of Egypt; who made him governor of Egypt, and all his houshold. <a href="/wey/acts/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and delivered him from all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him governor over Egypt and all the royal household. <a href="/worrell/acts/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and delivered him out of all his tribulations, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he appointed him governor over Egypt and all his house. <a href="/worsley/acts/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he appointed him governor over Egypt, and over all his houshold. <a href="/parallel/acts/7-10.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=1866" 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> …9Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him 10<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1807.htm" title="1807: exeilato (V-AIM-3S) -- From ek and haireomai; actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release.">rescued</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.">him</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasōn (Adj-GFP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2347.htm" title="2347: thlipseōn (N-GFP) -- Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.">troubles.</a> <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 granted</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.">Joseph</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charin (N-AFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">favor</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4678.htm" title="4678: sophian (N-AFS) -- Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom.">wisdom</a> <a href="/greek/1726.htm" title="1726: enantion (Prep) -- Before, in the presence of, in the eyes of. Neuter of enantios; in the presence of.">in the sight of</a> <a href="/greek/5328.htm" title="5328: Pharaō (N-GMS) -- Pharaoh, the title of ancient Egyptian kings. Of foreign origin; Pharao, an Egyptian king.">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basileōs (N-GMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">king</a> <a href="/greek/125.htm" title="125: Aigyptou (N-GFS) -- Egypt. Of uncertain derivation.">of Egypt,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">who</a> <a href="/greek/2525.htm" title="2525: katestēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From kata and histemi; to place down, i.e. to designate, constitute, convoy.">appointed</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.">him</a> <a href="/greek/2233.htm" title="2233: hēgoumenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. ">ruler</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">over</a> <a href="/greek/125.htm" title="125: Aigypton (N-AFS) -- Egypt. Of uncertain derivation.">Egypt</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/3650.htm" title="3650: holon (Adj-AMS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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/3624.htm" title="3624: oikon (N-AMS) -- A dwelling; by implication, a family.">household.</a> 11Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food.…<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/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39-41</a> Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. / You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” <a href="/genesis/45-7.htm">Genesis 45:7-8</a> God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. / Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a> As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. <a href="/psalms/105-19.htm">Psalm 105:19-22</a> until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. / The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, ... <a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2-4</a> And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. / When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, / Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned. <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21-23</a> the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. / And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison. / The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did. <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Genesis 41:14-16</a> So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. / Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.” / “I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.” <a href="/genesis/41-25.htm">Genesis 41:25-32</a> At this, Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do. / The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven ripe heads of grain are seven years. The dreams have the same meaning. / Moreover, the seven thin, ugly cows that came up after them are seven years, and so are the seven worthless heads of grain scorched by the east wind—they are seven years of famine. ... <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46</a> Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt. <a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6</a> Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground. <a href="/genesis/45-4.htm">Genesis 45:4-5</a> 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! / And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. <a href="/genesis/45-9.htm">Genesis 45:9</a> Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. <a href="/genesis/47-13.htm">Genesis 47:13-14</a> There was no food, however, in all that region, because the famine was so severe; the lands of Egypt and Canaan had been exhausted by the famine. / Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were buying, and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace. <a href="/genesis/47-25.htm">Genesis 47:25</a> “You have saved our lives,” they said. “We have found favor in our lord’s eyes, and we will be Pharaoh’s servants.” <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a> The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.delivered.<a href="/genesis/48-16.htm">Genesis 48:16</a> The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.<a href="/psalms/22-24.htm">Psalm 22:24</a> For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.<a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17-19</a> The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles… gave.<a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Genesis 41:12-46</a> And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret… <a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6</a> And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph's brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.<a href="/genesis/44-18.htm">Genesis 44:18</a> Then Judah came near unto him, and said, Oh my lord, let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word in my lord's ears, and let not thine anger burn against thy servant: for thou art even as Pharaoh.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Afflictions</a> <a href="/acts/3-20.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/acts/6-5.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/acts/7-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/john/18-35.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Enabled</a> <a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/acts/4-23.htm">Free</a> <a href="/john/12-19.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-9.htm">Goodwill</a> <a href="/john/18-28.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/acts/3-14.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/acts/5-42.htm">House</a> <a href="/john/19-27.htm">Household</a> <a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/ezekiel/32-32.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/luke/1-74.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/john/4-49.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/acts/5-31.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-19.htm">Tribulations</a> <a href="/luke/22-28.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/acts/6-10.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Afflictions</a> <a href="/acts/7-27.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/acts/9-1.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/acts/7-25.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/acts/7-53.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/acts/7-11.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">Enabled</a> <a href="/acts/7-46.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/acts/7-46.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/acts/7-34.htm">Free</a> <a href="/acts/16-16.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/philippians/1-15.htm">Goodwill</a> <a href="/acts/23-24.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/acts/7-17.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/acts/7-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Household</a> <a href="/acts/7-13.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/acts/7-13.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/acts/12-11.htm">Rescued</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/acts/7-18.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/acts/7-20.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/acts/7-33.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Tribulations</a> <a href="/acts/9-16.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Wisdom</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'; 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This phrase highlights God's providential care and deliverance. Joseph faced numerous adversities, including being sold into slavery by his brothers (<a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a>) and being unjustly imprisoned (<a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Genesis 39:20</a>). Yet, God orchestrated events to rescue him, demonstrating His sovereignty and faithfulness. This deliverance prefigures the ultimate rescue from sin and death through Jesus Christ, as seen in the New Testament (<a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a>).He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, Joseph's favor and wisdom are gifts from God, emphasizing divine intervention in human affairs. His ability to interpret dreams (<a href="/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15-16</a>) and his wise counsel during the famine (<a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">Genesis 41:33-36</a>) were pivotal in gaining Pharaoh's trust. This mirrors the biblical theme of God granting wisdom to those who seek Him, as seen in Solomon's request for wisdom (<a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a>) and James' exhortation to ask God for wisdom (<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>).who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Joseph's rise to power is a testament to God's plan and purpose. Despite being a foreigner and former slave, Joseph becomes second only to Pharaoh (<a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40-41</a>), illustrating God's ability to elevate the humble (<a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a>). This appointment foreshadows Christ's exaltation after His suffering (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>) and serves as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate ruler and sustainer of all creation (<a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> A Hebrew patriarch, sold into slavery by his brothers, who rose to power in Egypt due to God's favor and wisdom. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The king of Egypt who recognized Joseph's wisdom and appointed him as a ruler over Egypt. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph was taken as a slave and later became a powerful leader. 4. <a href="/topical/s/stephen.htm">Stephen</a> The speaker in <a href="/bsb/acts/7.htm">Acts 7</a>, who is recounting the history of Israel to the Sanhedrin. 5. <a href="/topical/s/sanhedrin.htm">Sanhedrin</a> The Jewish council before whom Stephen is defending his faith and recounting Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_providence.htm">God's Sovereignty and Providence</a> Joseph's account is a testament to God's control over circumstances, turning what was meant for evil into good. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_wisdom_in_leadership.htm">The Role of Wisdom in Leadership</a> Joseph's wisdom, granted by God, was crucial in his rise to power and effective governance. Seek God's wisdom in your own leadership roles. <a href="/topical/f/favor_with_god_and_man.htm">Favor with God and Man</a> Joseph found favor with both God and Pharaoh. As believers, we should strive to live in a way that pleases God and earns respect from others. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_through_trials.htm">Endurance Through Trials</a> Joseph's journey was fraught with challenges, yet he remained faithful. Trust in God's timing and purpose through your own trials. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> Joseph's life demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promises, encouraging us to trust in His promises today.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Before for in the sight of, A.V. And delivered him, etc. And even so had he delivered his servant Jesus from the grave, and raised him to eternal life. <a href="/commentaries/acts/7-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. rescued ἐξείλατο (exeilato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1807.htm">Strong's 1807: </a> From ek and haireomai; actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. all πασῶν (pasōn) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. 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. troubles. θλίψεων (thlipseōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2347.htm">Strong's 2347: </a> Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. [He] granted 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. [Joseph] 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. favor χάριν (charin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. wisdom σοφίαν (sophian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4678.htm">Strong's 4678: </a> Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. in the sight of ἐναντίον (enantion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1726.htm">Strong's 1726: </a> Before, in the presence of, in the eyes of. Neuter of enantios; in the presence of. Pharaoh Φαραὼ (Pharaō) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5328.htm">Strong's 5328: </a> Pharaoh, the title of ancient Egyptian kings. Of foreign origin; Pharao, an Egyptian king. king βασιλέως (basileōs) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. of Egypt, Αἰγύπτου (Aigyptou) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_125.htm">Strong's 125: </a> Egypt. Of uncertain derivation. [who] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. appointed κατέστησεν (katestēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2525.htm">Strong's 2525: </a> From kata and histemi; to place down, i.e. to designate, constitute, convoy. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. ruler ἡγούμενον (hēgoumenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. over ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Egypt Αἴγυπτον (Aigypton) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_125.htm">Strong's 125: </a> Egypt. Of uncertain derivation. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. all ὅλον (holon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. 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. household. οἶκον (oikon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3624.htm">Strong's 3624: </a> A dwelling; by implication, a family. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/7-10.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 7:10 And delivered him out of all his (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 7:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 7:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/7-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 7:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 7:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>