Acts 7:10
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.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐξείλετο
delivered
G1807
ἐξείλετο
delivered
Strong's:
G1807
Word #:
2 of 29
actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
3 of 29
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἐκ
out of
G1537
ἐκ
out of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
4 of 29
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
6 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
8 of 29
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἔδωκεν
gave
G1325
ἔδωκεν
gave
Strong's:
G1325
Word #:
10 of 29
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
11 of 29
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
χάριν
favour
G5485
χάριν
favour
Strong's:
G5485
Word #:
12 of 29
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
13 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
19 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
κατέστησεν
he made
G2525
κατέστησεν
he made
Strong's:
G2525
Word #:
20 of 29
to place down (permanently), i.e., (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy
αὐτοῦ
him
G846
αὐτοῦ
him
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
21 of 29
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἡγούμενον
governor
G2233
ἡγούμενον
governor
Strong's:
G2233
Word #:
22 of 29
to lead, i.e., command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e., consider
ἐπ'
over
G1909
ἐπ'
over
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
23 of 29
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
25 of 29
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὅλον
all
G3650
ὅλον
all
Strong's:
G3650
Word #:
26 of 29
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
27 of 29
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
2 Timothy 4:18And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.Proverbs 2:6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.Proverbs 3:4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.Genesis 48:16The 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.Psalms 22:24For 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.Genesis 42:6And 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.Revelation 7:14And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.Psalms 37:40And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.Proverbs 16:7When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.James 5:11Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
Historical Context
Joseph's rise from prisoner to vizier (Genesis 41) illustrates dramatic reversal. His wisdom in interpreting dreams and managing famine preparation saved nations.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Joseph's vindication encourage those experiencing unjust rejection?
- What does 'favour and wisdom' before unbelievers accomplish for God's purposes?
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Analysis & Commentary
God 'delivered him out of all his afflictions' and gave Joseph 'favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh.' Divine vindication reversed human rejection. Joseph's elevation demonstrated that those rejected by men may be exalted by God.