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Acts 7:13

New Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Acts 7:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph`s race became manifest unto Pharaoh.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph`s race became manifest unto Pharaoh.
Acts 7:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 7

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10and 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.
11Now there came a famine over all Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.
12But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.
13And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph`s race became manifest unto Pharaoh.
14And Joseph sent, and called to him Jacob his father, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.
15And Jacob went down into Egypt; and he died, himself and our fathers;
16and they were carried over unto Shechem, and laid in the tomb that Abraham bought for a price in silver of the sons of Hamor in Shechem.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren, etc.] That is, when the brethren of Joseph went a second time down to Egypt for corn, Joseph made himself known unto them, (<014501>Genesis 45:1). And Joseph’s kindred was made known unto Pharaoh; for though it was known before that he was an Hebrew, (see <013917>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, (<014516>Genesis 45:16).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Joseph was made known - Genesis 45:4. Joseph’s kindred ... - His relatives; his family, Genesis 45:16. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Joseph: Gen. 45:1-18, Gen 46:31-34, Gen 47:1-10 Acts 7:14”
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