What does 'his seed' mean in Acts 7:6?
In Acts 7:6, 'his seed' means Abraham's offspring—the coming generations. Stephen explains that these descendants would sojourn in a strange land, be brought into bondage, and be entreated evil for four hundred years, which refers to Israel's experience in Egypt.
Les teaches that in Acts 7:6, Stephen is reviewing Israel's history beginning with Abraham. The phrase 'his seed' means Abraham's offspring, the coming generations. God told Abraham that they would sojourn in a strange land, be brought into bondage, and be entreated evil four hundred years. This speaks of Egypt, as God said He would judge that nation, and afterward they would come forth and serve Him. Les notes this was all back in Genesis 15.
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.