Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Your ancestors who went down into Egypt were seventy in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky. New Living Translation When your ancestors went down into Egypt, there were only seventy of them. But now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky! English Standard Version Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven. Berean Standard Bible Your fathers went down to Egypt, seventy in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky. King James Bible Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude. New King James Version Your fathers went down to Egypt with seventy persons, and now the LORD your God has made you as the stars of heaven in multitude. New American Standard Bible Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven. NASB 1995 “Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven. NASB 1977 “Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven. Legacy Standard Bible Your fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons in all, and now Yahweh your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven. Amplified Bible Your fathers went down to Egypt, seventy persons [in all], and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven. Christian Standard Bible Your ancestors went down to Egypt, seventy people in all, and now the LORD your God has made you numerous, like the stars of the sky. Holman Christian Standard Bible Your fathers went down to Egypt, 70 people in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of the sky.” American Standard Version Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now Jehovah thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude. Contemporary English Version When your ancestors went to live in Egypt, there were only 70 of them. But the LORD has blessed you, and now there are more of you than there are stars in the sky. English Revised Version Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude. GOD'S WORD® Translation When your ancestors went to Egypt, there were 70 of them. Now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky. Good News Translation When your ancestors went to Egypt, there were only seventy of them. But now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky. International Standard Version Your ancestors went down to Egypt with 70 people, but the LORD your God has now made you as numerous as the stars in the sky." Majority Standard Bible Your fathers went down to Egypt, seventy in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky. NET Bible When your ancestors went down to Egypt, they numbered only seventy, but now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars of the sky. New Heart English Bible Your fathers went down into Egypt with seventy persons; and now the LORD your God has made you as the stars of the sky for multitude. Webster's Bible Translation Thy fathers went down into Egypt with seventy persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude. World English Bible Your fathers went down into Egypt with seventy persons; and now Yahweh your God has made you as the stars of the sky for multitude. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYour fathers went down to Egypt with seventy persons, and now your God YHWH has made you as [the] stars of the heavens for multitude.” Young's Literal Translation with seventy persons did thy fathers go down to Egypt, and now hath Jehovah thy God made thee as stars of the heavens for multitude. Smith's Literal Translation With seventy souls thy fathers went down to Egypt; and now Jehovah set thee as the stain of the heavens for multitude. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn seventy souls thy fathers went down into Egypt: and behold now the Lord thy God hath multiplied thee as the stars of heaven. Catholic Public Domain Version As seventy souls, your fathers descended into Egypt. And now, behold, the Lord your God has multiplied you to be like the stars of heaven.” New American Bible Seventy strong your ancestors went down to Egypt, and now the LORD, your God, has made you as numerous as the stars of heaven. New Revised Standard Version Your ancestors went down to Egypt seventy persons; and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in heaven. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYour fathers went down to Egypt seventy persons; and now the LORD your God has made you as the stars of heaven in multitude. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Seventy souls, your fathers, went down to Egypt, and now, behold, LORD JEHOVAH your God has multiplied you as the stars in the Heavens. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude. Brenton Septuagint Translation With seventy souls your fathers went down into Egypt; but the Lord thy God has made thee as the stars of heaven in multitude. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Call to Obedience…21He is your praise and He is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome wonders that your eyes have seen. 22Your fathers went down to Egypt, seventy in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky. Cross References Genesis 46:27 And with the two sons who had been born to Joseph in Egypt, the members of Jacob’s family who went to Egypt were seventy in all. Exodus 1:5 The descendants of Jacob numbered seventy in all, including Joseph, who was already in Egypt. Genesis 15:5 And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.” Genesis 22:17 I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. Genesis 28:14 Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. Genesis 32:12 But You have said, ‘I will surely make you prosper, and I will make your offspring like the sand of the sea, too numerous to count.’” Exodus 12:37 The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children. Exodus 38:26 a beka per person, that is, half a shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, from everyone twenty years of age or older who had crossed over to be numbered, a total of 603,550 men. Numbers 1:46 And all those counted totaled 603,550. Numbers 26:51 These men of Israel numbered 601,730 in all. Acts 7:14 Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. Hebrews 11:12 And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. Romans 4:18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” Romans 9:27 Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites is like the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved. Galatians 3:16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. Treasury of Scripture Your fathers went down into Egypt with three score and ten persons; and now the LORD your God has made you as the stars of heaven for multitude. Genesis 46:27 And the sons of Joseph, which were born him in Egypt, were two souls: all the souls of the house of Jacob, which came into Egypt, were threescore and ten. Exodus 1:5 And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls: for Joseph was in Egypt already. Acts 7:14 Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls. as the stars Deuteronomy 1:10 The LORD your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude. Deuteronomy 28:62 And ye shall be left few in number, whereas ye were as the stars of heaven for multitude; because thou wouldest not obey the voice of the LORD thy God. Genesis 15:5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. Jump to Previous Egypt Heaven Heavens Multitude Numerous Persons Seventy Sky Souls Stars Ten ThreescoreJump to Next Egypt Heaven Heavens Multitude Numerous Persons Seventy Sky Souls Stars Ten ThreescoreDeuteronomy 10 1. God's mercy in restoring the two tablets6. in continuing the priesthood 8. in separating the tribe of Levi 10. in hearkening unto Moses' plea for his people 12. An exhortation to obedience Your fathers went down to Egypt This phrase refers to the patriarchs of Israel, specifically Jacob and his sons, who migrated to Egypt during a time of famine. The Hebrew root for "fathers" is "אָבוֹת" (avot), which signifies not only biological ancestors but also spiritual forebears. This migration is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, marking the beginning of their transformation from a family into a nation. Historically, this event is recorded in Genesis 46, where Jacob and his family move to Egypt under Joseph's protection. This journey to Egypt set the stage for the Israelites' eventual enslavement and subsequent deliverance, which is central to their identity as God's chosen people. seventy in all and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky Persons / Places / Events 1. The Fathers (Patriarchs)Refers to the patriarchs of Israel, particularly Jacob and his sons, who went down to Egypt during a time of famine. 2. Egypt The land where the Israelites lived for several generations, initially as guests and later as slaves, before their exodus under Moses' leadership. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who promised to make Abraham's descendants numerous and fulfilled this promise. 4. The Israelites The descendants of the patriarchs, who grew from a small family group into a large nation during their time in Egypt. 5. The Stars in the Sky A metaphorical expression used to describe the vast number of Israelites, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesGod is faithful to fulfill His promises, as seen in the growth of the Israelites from seventy individuals to a multitude. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises in their own lives. The Importance of Remembering God's Works Just as the Israelites were reminded of their humble beginnings and God's blessings, Christians are called to remember and recount God's faithfulness in their personal and communal history. The Power of God's Providence The transformation from a small family to a great nation illustrates God's providential care and sovereignty over history, encouraging believers to rely on His guidance and provision. The Role of Faith in God's Plan The fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham required faith and patience. Believers are encouraged to maintain faith in God's timing and plan, even when immediate results are not visible. Community Growth and Spiritual Multiplication The physical multiplication of the Israelites serves as a metaphor for spiritual growth and multiplication within the church, urging believers to invest in discipleship and evangelism.(22) Thy fathers went down.--The simple and natural form of this allusion conveys a strong impression of the truth of the facts. If the marvellous increase of Israel in the time allowed by the sacred narrative presents a difficulty, we must remember that the Bible consistently represents the multiplication as the fulfilment of a Divine promise, and not purely natural. But the testimony of the First Book of Chronicles must not be overlooked. The genealogy of Judah, given in the second and fourth chapters of that book, discloses a very extensive multiplication, a good deal of which must lie within the period of the sojourning in Egypt. The family of Hezron is particularly to be noticed. Of a certain descendant of Simeon it is written (1Chronicles 4:27), "And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply like to the children of Judah." (!) Modern calculations are perhaps not quite adequate to deal with such a rate of increase as this. (See also the Note on Deuteronomy 32:8.) Verse 22. - Among other marvelous acts toward Israel, was one done in Israel itself; they, whoso fathers went down to Egypt only seventy in number (Genesis 46:26, 27), had, notwithstanding the cruel oppression to which they were subjected there, grown to a nation numberless as the stars (cf. Genesis 22:17; Deuteronomy 1:10; Nehemiah 9:23). |
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