12But when Jacob had heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent our fathers first:


In Context

9 And the patriarchs, through envy, sold Joseph into Egypt; and God was with him,

10 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.

11 Now there came a famine upon all Egypt and Chanaan, and great tribulation; and our fathers found no food.

12 But when Jacob had heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent our fathers first:

13 And at the second time, Joseph was known by his brethren, and his kindred was made known to Pharao.

14 And Joseph sending, called thither Jacob, his father, and all his kindred, seventy-five souls.

Acts 7:12 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:12But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

7:12When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers the first time.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

7:12But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12But Jacob, having heard of there being corn in Egypt, sent out our fathers first;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

7:12But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

7:12and Jacob having heard that there was corn in Egypt, sent forth our fathers a first time;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

7:12But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.