Acts 7:11

The Passion Translation

“Then a devastating famine came over all of Egypt and Canaan, bringing great misery to the people, including our ancestors, who couldn’t find food.

Cross References

Psalm 105:16

So God decreed a famine upon Canaan-land, cutting off their food supply.

Genesis 45:11

For there will be five more years of famine, but I will provide all that you need to live in Goshen. You, your household, and all that you have will not live in poverty.” ’

Genesis 43:1

Now the famine in the land continued to grow more severe.

Genesis 42:5

So Israel’s sons were among those who went to Egypt to buy grain, for the famine in the land of Canaan was severe.

Genesis 47:4

“We have come to stay as temporary residents in this country, because in the land of Canaan, the famine is so severe that there is no pasture for your servants’ flocks. Please give us permission to settle in the land of Goshen.”