Acts 7:13
Acts 7:13 Meaning and Explanation
“And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph’s kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.”
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Read Full Chapter →On the second visit Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.
What Does Acts 7:13 Mean?
Stephen follows Genesis 45: not at the first meeting but at the second, Joseph was recognized by the very men who had sold him.
The rejected brother, recognized the second time: Stephen is laying down a pattern he will repeat with Moses (v. 35) and press upon his hearers concerning Jesus. Mercy gives second meetings. And when Joseph made himself known, it was with tears and forgiveness, not vengeance, which is how the wronged Lord still reveals himself.
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What does Acts 7:13 mean?
On the second visit Joseph revealed himself to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh.