Acts 7:13
And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.
Original Language Analysis
καὶ
And
G2532
καὶ
And
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
1 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δευτέρῳ
the second
G1208
δευτέρῳ
the second
Strong's:
G1208
Word #:
4 of 18
(ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
τοῖς
G3588
τοῖς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀδελφοῖς
brethren
G80
ἀδελφοῖς
brethren
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
8 of 18
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
αὐτοῦ
G846
αὐτοῦ
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
9 of 18
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 #:
10 of 18
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
φανερὸν
known
G5318
φανερὸν
known
Strong's:
G5318
Word #:
11 of 18
shining, i.e., apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter (as adverb) publicly, externally
ἐγένετο
was made
G1096
ἐγένετο
was made
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
12 of 18
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γένος
kindred
G1085
γένος
kindred
Strong's:
G1085
Word #:
16 of 18
"kin" (abstract or concrete, literal or figurative, individual or collective)
Historical Context
Joseph's revelation occurred in his private chambers to protect his brothers from public Egyptian knowledge of their crime of selling him. Pharaoh's positive response to Joseph's family (Genesis 45:16-20) reflects Joseph's high standing and Egyptian hospitality customs toward guests of important officials.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers picture the greater reconciliation God provides through Christ?
- What does Pharaoh's welcome of Joseph's family teach us about God's favor extending even to pagan authorities?
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Analysis & Commentary
The 'second time' marks Joseph's self-revelation to his brothers (Genesis 45:1-4), a dramatic moment of reconciliation demonstrating God's sovereignty over family conflict for redemptive purposes. Joseph's identity being 'made known' to Pharaoh shows divine favor extending to Gentile rulers, prefiguring the gospel's reach to all nations. God orchestrated every detail—from family strife to Pharaoh's knowledge—for covenant fulfillment.