Acts 7:6

“And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years.”

"And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years." - Acts 7:6
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What does Acts 7:6 mean?

In Acts 7:6, the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years." This verse is part of a speech delivered by Stephen, a…

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The Purpose in Our Pilgrimage: Embracing the Journey of Our Faith

As we delve into the profound depths of Acts 7:6 — "And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred years" — we are invited into a narrative that intertwines God's…

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A Prayer for Hope in Trials and Tribulations

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound truth of Acts 7:6, where it is written, "And God spake on this wise, That his seed should sojourn in a strange land; and that they should bring them into bondage, and entreat them evil four hundred…

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