King James Version:
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The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The God of this people Isra’el chose our fathers. He made the people great during the time when they were living as aliens in Egypt and with a stretched-out arm he led them out of that land.
Berean Standard Bible:
The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land.
American Standard Version:
The God of this people Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they sojourned in the land of Egypt, and with a high arm led he them forth out of it.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The God{G2316} of this{G5127} people{G2992} of Israel{G2474} chose{G1586} our{G2257} fathers{G3962}, and{G2532} exalted{G5312} the people{G2992} when{G1722} they dwelt as strangers{G3940} in{G1722} the land{G1093} of Egypt{G125}, and{G2532} with{G3326} an high{G5308} arm{G1023} brought he{G1806} them{G846} out of{G1537} it{G846}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 7:6
- For thou [art] an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that [are] upon the face of the earth.
Deuteronomy 7:8
- But because the LORD loved you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath the LORD brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Acts 7:2
- And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,
Acts 7:53
- Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept [it].
Psalms 105:23
- Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
Psalms 105:24
- And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.
Isaiah 63:9
- In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.
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Commentary for Acts 13:17
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2316
There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θεός
Transliteration: theós
Pronunciation: theh'-os
Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). - Strong's Number: G5127
There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τούτου
Transliteration: toútou
Pronunciation: too'-too
Description: genitive case singular masculine or neuter of οὗτος; of (from or concerning) this (person or thing):--here(-by), him, it, + such manner of, that, thence(-forth), thereabout, this, thus. - Strong's Number: G2992
There are 139 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λαός
Transliteration: laós
Pronunciation: lah-os'
Description: apparently a primary word; a people (in general; thus differing from δῆμος, which denotes one's own populace):--people. - Strong's Number: G2474
There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἰσραήλ
Transliteration: Israḗl
Pronunciation: is-rah-ale'
Description: of Hebrew origin (יִשְׂרָאֵל); Israel (i.e. Jisrael), the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants (literally or figuratively):--Israel. - Strong's Number: G1586
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκλέγομαι
Transliteration: eklégomai
Pronunciation: ek-leg'-om-ahee
Description: middle voice from ἐκ and λέγω (in its primary sense); to select:--make choice, choose (out), chosen. - Strong's Number: G2257
There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμῶν
Transliteration: hēmōn
Pronunciation: hay-mone'
Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we. - Strong's Number: G3962
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πατήρ
Transliteration: patḗr
Pronunciation: pat-ayr'
Description: apparently a primary word; a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote):--father, parent. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G5312
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑψόω
Transliteration: hypsóō
Pronunciation: hoop-so'-o
Description: from ὕψος; to elevate (literally or figuratively):--exalt, lift up. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G3940
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: παροικία
Transliteration: paroikía
Pronunciation: par-oy-kee'-ah
Description: from πάροικος; foreign residence:--sojourning, X as strangers. - Strong's Number: G1093
There are 226 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γῆ
Transliteration: gē
Pronunciation: ghay
Description: contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application):--country, earth(-ly), ground, land, world. - Strong's Number: G125
There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Αἴγυπτος
Transliteration: Aígyptos
Pronunciation: ah'-ee-goop-tos
Description: of uncertain derivation; Ægyptus, the land of the Nile:--Egypt. - Strong's Number: G3326
There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μετά
Transliteration: metá
Pronunciation: met-ah'
Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence. - Strong's Number: G5308
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑψηλός
Transliteration: hypsēlós
Pronunciation: hoop-say-los'
Description: from ὕψος; lofty (in place or character):--high(-er, -ly) (esteemed). - Strong's Number: G1023
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: βραχίων
Transliteration: brachíōn
Pronunciation: brakh-ee'-own
Description: properly, comparative of βραχύς, but apparently in the sense of (to wield); the arm, i.e. (figuratively) strength:--arm. - Strong's Number: G1806
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξάγω
Transliteration: exágō
Pronunciation: ex-ag'-o
Description: from ἐκ and ἄγω; to lead forth:--bring forth (out), fetch (lead) out. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.