Acts 7:11 The Conversion of Saul

11 “Then a famine struck all Egypt and Canaan, bringing great suffering, and our fathers could not find food.

Meaning of Acts 7:11

Acts 7:11 recounts a severe famine in Egypt and Canaan, underscoring God's providence in testing and guiding His chosen people. This verse highlights how God uses adversity to shape His people, driving them to reliance on His provision and ultimately fulfilling His divine plans through unexpected means.

Cross References for Acts 7:11

Genesis 12:10 - Abram in Egypt Now there was a famine in the land, and Abram went down to Egypt to live there f... Click to read the verse Genesis 12:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 12:10

Genesis 42:5 - So Israel’s sons were among those who went to buy grain, for the famine was in the land of Cana... Click to read the verse Genesis 42:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 42:5

Genesis 43:1 - The Second Journey to Egypt Now the famine was still severe in the land. Click to read the verse Genesis 43:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:1

Genesis 47:13 - Joseph and the Famine There was no food, however, in the whole region because the famine was se... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:13

Genesis 41:54 - and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all the other... Click to read the verse Genesis 41:54 Click to read the verse Genesis 41:54

Psalms 105:16 - He called down famine on the land and destroyed all their supplies of food; Click to read the verse Psalms 105:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 105:16

Genesis 45:11 - I will provide for you there, because five years of famine are still to come. Otherwise you and... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:11

Genesis 41:54-57 - and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all the other... Click to read the verse Genesis 41:54-57 Click to read the verse Genesis 41:54-57

Genesis 47:4 - They also said to him, “We have come to live here awhile, because the famine is severe in Canaa... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:4

Genesis 47:13-15 - Joseph and the Famine There was no food, however, in the whole region because the famine was se... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:13-15 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:13-15

Genesis 45:5-6 - And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because ... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:5-6 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:5-6