Acts 7:11
“Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt, and Canaan,.... This dearth, or famine, is said to be in all lands,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Now there came a dearth - A famine, Gen 41:54. And Chanaan - Jacob was living at that time in Canaan. Found no…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 7:1-16
Stephen is now at the bar before the great council of the nation, indicted for blasphemy: what the witnesses swore…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, &c. The oldest MSS. omit "the land of."
our fathers found…
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