Acts 7:17
“But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But when the time of the promise drew nigh,.... That is, the time of the four hundred years; when God promised to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The time of the promise - The time of the “fulfillment” of the promise. The people grew ... - Exo 1:7-9.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 7:17-29
Stephen here goes on to relate,
I. The wonderful increase of the people of Israel in Egypt; it was by a wonder of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
But when[as] the time of the promise drew nigh i.e. for its fulfilment. The fathers "all died in faith, not having…
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