Acts 7:10

And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

Cross-references

Genesis 41:12–46 Historical context

Genesis 41:12-46 details the events summarized here: Joseph's interpretation, Pharaoh's appointment, and his rise to power.

Genesis 42:6 Historical context

Genesis 42:6 shows Joseph's brothers bowing to him, confirming his governorship and fulfilling his earlier dreams.

Genesis 44:18 Historical context

Genesis 44:18 has Judah acknowledging Joseph's authority as equal to Pharaoh's, illustrating his governorship in action.

Genesis 45:8 reveals Joseph's recognition that God orchestrated his rise, aligning with Stephen's statement that God gave him favor.

Psalm 105:19-22 poetically recounts Joseph's testing and elevation, emphasizing God's word and his appointment as ruler, paralleling Stephen's summary.

1 Kings 11:19 explicitly states Hadad found great favor in Pharaoh's sight—directly parallels Joseph's favor with Pharaoh.

Daniel 1:17 Parallel

Daniel 1:17 shows God giving wisdom to Daniel in exile, mirroring Joseph's God-given wisdom that led to his promotion.

Daniel 1:9 Parallel

Daniel 1:9 directly parallels Joseph: God gave Daniel favor with a foreign official, just as He gave Joseph favor with Pharaoh.

Proverbs 21:1 explains that the Lord turns the king's heart—this is how God gave Joseph favor with Pharaoh.

Nehemiah 2:8 records Nehemiah receiving the king's permission and resources—closely parallels Joseph receiving Pharaoh's favor and authority.

Genesis 39:2 shows God's presence with Joseph as a slave, the foundation for the favor and wisdom that later elevates him before Pharaoh.

Genesis 41:43 narrates Joseph being made ruler over Egypt, exactly matching the outcome stated in Acts 7:10.

Genesis 41:37 describes Pharaoh being pleased with Joseph's wisdom, the direct event that leads to the favor and rulership in Acts 7:10.

Genesis 39:21 records God giving Joseph favor in prison, another instance of divine favor that precedes the exaltation summarized in Acts 7:10.

1 Samuel 18:5 shows David's success and being set over military—mirrors Joseph's rise to governorship through wisdom and favor.

Proverbs 13:15 states that good understanding gives favor—a principle demonstrated when God gave Joseph wisdom and favor.

Esther 2:9 Parallel

Esther 2:9 shows Esther winning favor with Hegai—comparable to Joseph's favor with Pharaoh, though in a harem context.

Esther 2:15 Parallel

Esther 2:15 again describes Esther winning favor with all who saw her—similar to Joseph's favor, but with a broader audience.

Esther 5:2 Parallel

Esther 5:2 also shows a servant obtaining royal favor through divine providence, echoing Joseph's favor before Pharaoh.

Genesis 45:9 repeats Joseph's claim that God made him lord of all Egypt, reinforcing the divine appointment in Acts 7:10.