Acts 7:11

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.

American King James Version (AKJV)

Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now there came a famine over all Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Now there was no food to be had in all Egypt and Canaan, and there was great trouble: and our fathers were not able to get food.

Webster's Revision

Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction; and our fathers found no sustenance.

World English Bible

Now a famine came over all the land of Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction. Our fathers found no food.

English Revised Version (ERV)

Now there came a famine over all Egypt and Canaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.

Definitions for Acts 7:11

Dearth - A cutting off of rain.

Barnes's Acts 7:11 Bible Commentary

Now there came a dearth - A famine, Genesis 41:54.

And Chanaan - Jacob was living at that time in Canaan.

Found no sustenance - No food; no means of living.