Acts 7:10

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#2
ἐξείλετο
delivered
actively, to tear out; middle voice, to select; figuratively, to release
#3
αὐτοῦ
him
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
#4
ἐκ
out of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#5
πασῶν
all
all, any, every, the whole
#6
τῶν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#7
θλίψεων
afflictions
pressure (literally or figuratively)
#8
αὐτοῦ
him
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
#9
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#10
ἔδωκεν
gave
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#11
αὐτοῦ
him
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
#12
χάριν
favour
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
#13
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#14
σοφίαν
wisdom
wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
#15
ἐναντίον
in the sight
(adverbially) in the presence (view) of
#16
Φαραὼ
of Pharaoh
pharao (i.e., pharoh), an egyptian king
#17
βασιλέως
king
a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
#18
Αἴγυπτον
Egypt
aegyptus, the land of the nile
#19
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#20
κατέστησεν
he made
to place down (permanently), i.e., (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy
#21
αὐτοῦ
him
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
#22
ἡγούμενον
governor
to lead, i.e., command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e., consider
#23
ἐπ'
over
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
#24
Αἴγυπτον
Egypt
aegyptus, the land of the nile
#25
καὶ
And
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#26
ὅλον
all
"whole" or "all", i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
#27
τὸν
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
οἶκον
house
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
#29
αὐτοῦ
him
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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing wisdom contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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