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.
God rescued him from all his struggles and gave him favor and wisdom that impressed Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Pharaoh was so impressed he made him governor over all of Egypt and put him in charge of his entire household.
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📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Stephen is delivering a speech to the Jewish leaders, recounting key events from Israel's history to demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people. This verse specifically refers to Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and endured years of hardship and imprisonment in Egypt. Through divine intervention, God granted Joseph favor and wisdom, leading Pharaoh to appoint him as a high official overseeing Egypt's affairs.
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