Acts 13:17

The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.

Cross-references

Acts 7:17 Parallel

Acts 7:17 describes the same multiplication in Egypt that led to the exodus, providing a parallel account of this period.

Acts 7:2-53 is Stephen's similar historical survey of Israel from Abraham to the exodus — both speeches recount God's saving acts.

Psalm 78:12 Parallel

Psalm 78:12 specifies the wonders God performed in Egypt, grounding the Exodus summary here in a concrete tradition.

Genesis 17:7 establishes God's everlasting covenant with Abraham and his offspring — the basis for the choosing Paul mentions.

Psalm 78:13 Parallel

Psalm 78:13 recounts the Red Sea crossing, a key event in the Exodus referenced here.

Psalm 78:42-53 details the plagues and deliverance from Egypt, expanding on the Exodus theme here.

Ps 105:6-12 celebrates God's covenant with Abraham and chosen people, mirroring the election and exodus context of Acts 13:17.

Psalm 105:24 states God made Israel fruitful and stronger than foes, directly parallel to 'made the people great'.

Psalm 105:26-39 recounts the plagues and Exodus, reinforcing the same salvation history.

Ps 105:42 says God remembered His holy promise to Abraham, connecting the exodus in Acts 13:17 to covenant faithfulness.

Ps 105:43 describes God bringing out His chosen with joy, directly parallel to the uplifted arm exodus in Acts 13:17.

Psalm 106:7-11 describes Israel's forgetfulness and God's rescue at the Red Sea, complementing the Exodus reference.

Psalm 114:1-8 poetically depicts the sea fleeing and Jordan turning back at the Exodus, echoing the same event.

Psalm 135:4 Parallel

Ps 135:4 declares God chose Jacob as His special treasure, echoing the divine election in Acts 13:17.

Psalm 135:8-10 includes striking the firstborn and conquest, linking to the Exodus deliverance mentioned here.

Psalm 136:10-15 mentions striking Egypt's firstborn and dividing the Red Sea, closely mirroring the 'uplifted arm' language.

Isaiah 41:8 Parallel

Isa 41:8 calls Israel God's chosen servant descendant of Abraham, reinforcing the chosen fathers theme in Acts 13:17.

Isaiah 63:9–14 Historical context

Isaiah 63:9-14 reflects on God's presence and guidance during the Exodus, adding depth to the deliverance narrative.

Jeremiah 32:21 expands on the exodus with 'signs and wonders' and 'outstretched arm' — directly echoing the uplifted arm imagery in Acts.

Neh 9:8 continues with God making a covenant with faithful Abraham, the basis for the exodus deliverance in Acts 13:17.

Genesis 12:1-3 records God's call and promise to Abraham — the 'choosing of our fathers' that Paul references in Acts 13:17.

Exodus 1:7–9 Historical context

Exodus 1:7-9 records the very multiplication and rise of oppression that Acts 13:17 summarizes.

Exodus 6:1 Parallel

Exodus 6:1 uses 'with a strong hand' — the same divine power imagery that Acts summarizes as 'with uplifted arm'.

Exodus 15:1–21 Historical context

Exodus 15:1-21 is the song of Moses and Miriam celebrating the very deliverance that Acts mentions.

Deuteronomy 4:20 describes the exodus as being brought out of the 'iron furnace' to be God's inheritance.

Deuteronomy 4:34 uses 'outstretched arm' and 'mighty hand' — the exact imagery behind Acts' 'uplifted arm'.

Deuteronomy 4:37 also speaks of God loving the fathers, choosing their offspring, and bringing them out of Egypt — directly parallel to Acts 13:17.

Deut 7:6-8 explains God chose Israel because of His love and oath to the fathers, directly echoing the election in Acts 13:17.

Deuteronomy 7:19 echoes the 'mighty hand and outstretched arm' by which the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt.

Deut 9:5 emphasizes God's choice is not based on Israel's righteousness, reinforcing the gracious election in Acts 13:17.

Deuteronomy 10:22 notes the growth from seventy to many, matching the 'made great' statement here.

Deut 14:2 calls Israel a holy chosen people for God's treasured possession, parallel to the choosing of fathers in Acts 13:17.

Nehemiah 9:9-12 gives a detailed recital of the exodus events — the affliction, signs, and sea crossing.

Neh 9:7 recounts God choosing Abraham out of Ur, the specific father chosen, grounding Acts 13:17's 'chose our fathers'.

Exodus 12:40 Historical context

Exodus 12:40 specifies the exact duration of Israel's stay in Egypt (430 years) — the detail summarized as 'during their stay' in Acts.

Joshua 24:7 Historical context

Joshua 24:7 recounts the Red Sea miracle and God's judgment on the Egyptians — part of the deliverance summarized in Acts.

Psalm 105:37 Historical context

Psalm 105:37 adds that Israel left Egypt with silver and gold and without stumbling — details not in Acts but part of the same event.

1 Peter 2:9 Parallel

1 Peter 2:9 applies the same chosen-people language to the church, showing continuity of God's electing purpose.

Micah 6:4 Parallel

Micah 6:4 adds that God sent Moses, Aaron, and Miriam as leaders during the exodus — specific figures not named in Acts.

Exodus 14:8 Historical context

Exodus 14:8 adds Pharaoh's pursuit after God hardened his heart — a specific event during the exodus that Acts summarizes.

Isaiah 44:1 Parallel

Isaiah 44:1 directly calls Israel God's chosen servant, echoing the divine choice of the patriarchs.

Jeremiah 33:24-26 affirms God's unwavering choice of Israel despite rejection, paralleling the faithful election here.

Amos 2:10 Parallel

Amos 2:10 links the same exodus deliverance to forty years in the wilderness and possession of the land — adding context to the rescue.

Genesis 17:8 promises the land of Canaan as an everlasting possession — part of the patriarchal covenant background to Acts 13:17.

Psalm 105:23 Historical context

Psalm 105:23 notes Jacob's arrival in Egypt, grounding the stay mentioned here in OT history.

Isaiah 41:9 Parallel

Isaiah 41:9 highlights God's choice of Israel from distant lands—reinforcing the election theme introduced here.