But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
As the time got closer for God to fulfill the promise he made to Abraham, the Israelites in Egypt kept growing, more families, more kids, more people everywhere.
God's promises have perfect timing, and his people were multiplying right on schedule.
📚 Historical Context
In Acts 7, Stephen is defending his faith before the Jewish Sanhedrin by recounting the history of Israel, starting from Abraham. This verse refers to the period when the Israelites were living in Egypt and experiencing rapid growth, directly fulfilling God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would multiply and become a great nation. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereign plan unfolding through generations despite opposition.
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