What does Acts 7:6 say would happen to Abraham's offspring?
Acts 7:6 records that Abraham's offspring would sojourn in a strange land, be brought into bondage, and be treated evil. The duration is given as 400 years, which Stephen sets as a benchmark, not a contradiction to 430. Scripture presents it as a time of sojourning and mistreatment.
Les explains that Stephen is rehearsing Israel's history, similar to how Paul later does in Acts. In Acts 7:6, Stephen says that Abraham's seed—his offspring—would sojourn in a strange land, be brought into bondage, and be treated evil. Les notes the period is 400 years, not 430, which is not a contradiction but simply a benchmark of where they measure time. He uses a map showing the Dead Sea, Sea of Galilee, Mediterranean, and Euphrates River, locating Ur where God first spoke to Abram, telling him to leave Ur and his family for a land God would show him, namely Canaan. Les suggests Abram was fifty years old when the Lord first spoke to him.
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.
What did God predict would happen to Abraham's descendants?
God predicted Abraham’s seed would sojourn in a strange land, be brought into bondage, and be treated evilly for four hundred years. He also said He would judge the nation holding them in bondage, and afterward they would come forth and serve Him in that place.
What does Stephen say in Acts 7:6 about Abraham's seed?
According to Acts 7:6, Stephen says Abraham's seed would sojourn in a strange land, where they would be brought into bondage and treated evil. He specifies 400 years, not 430, which is not a contradiction but a different benchmark for measuring time.
More Questions
What is the 'strange land' in Acts 7 that would hold Abraham's descendants in bondage?
The 'strange land' where Abraham's descendants would be in bondage for four hundred years is Egypt.
What does 'his seed' mean in Acts 7?
In Acts 7, the phrase 'his seed' refers to Abraham's offspring, the coming generations.