Acts 7:11

ἦλθεν δὲ λιμὸς ἐφ' ὅλην τὴν γὴν Αἰγύπτου καὶ Χανάαν καὶ θλῖψις μεγάλη καὶ οὐχ εὕρισκον χορτάσματα οἱ πατέρες ἡμῶν
Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.
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Genesis 41:54

וַתְּחִלֶּינָה שֶׁבַע שְׁנֵי הָֽרָעָב לָבוֹא כַּֽאֲשֶׁר אָמַר יוֹסֵף וַיְהִי רָעָב בְּכָל-הָאֲרָצוֹת וּבְכָל-אֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם הָיָה לָֽחֶם׃
54
And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

Genesis 45:5

וְעַתָּה׀ אַל-תֵּעָצְבוּ וְאַל-יִחַר בְּעֵינֵיכֶם כִּֽי-מְכַרְתֶּם אֹתִי הֵנָּה כִּי לְמִֽחְיָה שְׁלָחַנִי אֱלֹהִים לִפְנֵיכֶֽם׃
5
Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.

Genesis 45:11

וְכִלְכַּלְתִּי אֹֽתְךָ שָׁם כִּי-עוֹד חָמֵשׁ שָׁנִים רָעָב פֶּן-תִּוָּרֵשׁ אַתָּה וּבֵֽיתְךָ וְכָל-אֲשֶׁר-לָֽךְ׃
11
And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty.

Genesis 42:5

וַיָּבֹאוּ בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל לִשְׁבֹּר בְּתוֹךְ הַבָּאִים כִּֽי-הָיָה הָֽרָעָב בְּאֶרֶץ כְּנָֽעַן׃
5
And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan.

Genesis 43:1

וְהָֽרָעָב כָּבֵד בָּאָֽרֶץ׃
1
And the famine was sore in the land.

Genesis 47:13

וְלֶחֶם אֵין בְּכָל-הָאָרֶץ כִּֽי-כָבֵד הָֽרָעָב מְאֹד וַתֵּלַהּ אֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם וְאֶרֶץ כְּנַעַן מִפְּנֵי הָֽרָעָֽב׃
13
And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and all the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine.

Psalms 105:16

וַיִּקְרָא רָעָב עַל-הָאָרֶץ כָּֽל-מַטֵּה-לֶחֶם שָׁבָֽר׃
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Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.
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Verb — Active Indicative, third person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἦλθεν Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἔρχομαι · ER-hoh-meh
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In the KJV here: there came
came ×93 come ×78 cometh ×56 they came ×24 to come ×22 is come ×18 i come ×17 he came ×15
Strong's Definition G2064
come, came, cometh, coming, went, …
erchomai
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to come
    • of persons
      • to come from one place to another, and used both of persons arriving
        • "to appear, make one's appearance, come before the public
    metaphorically
    • to come into being, arise, come forth, show itself, find place or influence
      • "be established, become known, to come (fall) into or unto
    to go, to follow one
Variations 65 forms of this word
Translations 146 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh
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In the KJV here: now
and ×1179 but ×922 now ×157 then ×129 when ×41 yet ×20 and when ×19 for ×18
Strong's Definition G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 79 English renderings
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Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
λιμὸς Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: λιμός · lee-MOSE
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In the KJV here: a dearth
famine ×4 famines ×3 hunger ×2 a dearth ×1 dearth ×1 with hunger ×1
Strong's Definition G3042
famine, famines, hunger, dearth
limos
a scarcity of food
  • scarcity of harvest, famine
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 6 English renderings
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In the KJV here: over
on ×186 upon ×153 in ×117 over ×48 unto ×46 to ×41 at ×40 against ×37
Strong's Definition G1909
on, upon, in, over, unto, …
epi
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc
  • upon, on, at, by, before
    • "of position, on, at, by, over, against"to, over, on, at, across, against
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 77 English renderings
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Adjective — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ὅλην Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὅλος · HOH-lose
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In the KJV here: all
all ×64 whole ×37 the whole ×4 every whit ×2 a whole ×1 altogether ×1 even all ×1 whole of ×1
Strong's Definition G3650
all, whole, whit, altogether
holos
___%___whole___%___ or ___%___all___%___, i.e., complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • all, whole, completely
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 8 English renderings
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Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὴν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
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In the KJV here: land
earth ×136 earth of ×36 land ×24 ground ×18 the land ×15 of earth ×5 the earth ×3 country ×2
Strong's Definition G1093
earth, land, ground, country, world, …
gē
soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • arable land
    • "the ground, the earth as a standing place"the main land as opposed to the sea or water"the earth as a whole
    • the earth as opposed to the heavens
      • "the inhabited earth, the abode of men and animals
    a country, land enclosed within fixed boundaries, a tract of land, territory, region
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 19 English renderings
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In the KJV here: of egypt
egypt ×16 of egypt ×7 in egypt ×1
Strong's Definition G125
egypt
aigyptos
double straits
Aegyptus, the land of the Nile
  • a country occupying the northeast angle of Africa
    • "metaphorically Jerusalem, for the Jews persecuting the Christ and his followers, and so to be likened to the Egyptians treating the Jews
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 3 English renderings
Egypt
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
Χανάαν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular More Location
Dictionary form: Χαναάν · ha-na-AN
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In the KJV here: chanaan
chanaan ×1 of chanaan ×1
Strong's Definition G5477
chanaan
chanaan
lowland
Chanaan (i.e., Kenaan), the early name of Palestine
  • the land of Canaan
    • "in a narrower sense: the part of Palestine lying west of the Jordan"in a wider sense: all of Palestine
Variations 1 forms of this word
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
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Noun — Nominative, feminine singular the subject — the one doing the action
θλῖψις Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: θλῖψις · THLEE-psees
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In the KJV here: affliction
tribulation ×17 affliction ×10 afflictions ×5 tribulations ×3 trouble ×3 afflicted ×1 afflictions of ×1 anguish ×1
Strong's Definition G2347
tribulation, affliction, afflictions, tribulations, trouble, …
thlipsis
pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • a pressing, pressing together, pressure
    • "metaphorically oppression, affliction, tribulation, distress, straits
Variations 8 forms of this word
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Adjective — Nominative, feminine singular the subject — the one doing the action
μεγάλη Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: μέγας · MEH-gahs
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In the KJV here: great
great ×91 a great ×33 with a loud ×18 greater ×9 great of ×7 loud ×7 a loud ×6 that great ×4
Strong's Definition G3173
great, loud, greater, greatest, high, …
megas
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • great
    • of the external form or sensible appearance of things (or of persons)
      • in particular, of space and its dimensions, as respects
        • mass and weight: great
          • "compass and extent: large, spacious"measure and height: long"stature and age: great, old
      of number and quantity: numerous, large, abundant"of age: the elder"used of intensity and its degrees: with great effort, of the affections and emotions of the mind, of natural events powerfully affecting the senses: violent, mighty, strong
    predicated of rank, as belonging to
    • persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power
      • "things esteemed highly for their importance: of great moment, of great weight, importance"a thing to be highly esteemed for its excellence: excellent
    splendid, prepared on a grand scale, stately"great things
    • of God's preeminent blessings
      • "of things which overstep the province of a created being, proud (presumptuous) things, full of arrogance, derogatory to the majesty of God
Variations 24 forms of this word
Translations 34 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
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In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Particle
οὐχ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: οὐ · oo
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In the KJV here: no
not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11
Strong's Definition G3756
not, no, none, neither, cannot, …
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 67 English renderings
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In the KJV here: found
found ×24 findeth ×9 ye shall find ×9 and found ×8 find ×8 he found ×7 i have found ×5 shall find ×5
Strong's Definition G2147
found, find, findeth, finding, get, …
heuriskō
to find (literally or figuratively)
  • to come upon, hit upon, to meet with
    • after searching, to find a thing sought
      • "without previous search, to find (by chance), to fall in with"those who come or return to a place
    to find by enquiry, thought, examination, scrutiny, observation, to find out by practice and experience
    • to see, learn, discover, understand
      • "to be found i.e., to be seen, be present"to be discovered, recognized, detected, to show one's self out, of one's character or state as found out by others (men, God, or both)"to get knowledge of, come to know, God
    to find out for one's self, to acquire, get, obtain, procure
Variations 50 forms of this word
Translations 72 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, neuter plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
χορτάσματα Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: χόρτασμα · HORE-ta-sma
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In the KJV here: sustenance
sustenance ×1
Strong's Definition G5527
sustenance
chortasma
forage, i.e., food
  • feed, fodder for animals
    • "food, (vegetable) sustenance, whether for men or flocks
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 1 English renderings
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Definite Article — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
οἱ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ὁ · hoh
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the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Noun — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
πατέρες Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: πατήρ · pa-TARE
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In the KJV here: fathers
father ×263 fathers ×55 the father ×31 father of ×13 of father ×7 a father ×5 o father ×5 of fathers ×4
Strong's Definition G3962
father, fathers, parents
patēr
a ___%___father___%___ (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • generator or male ancestor
    • either the nearest ancestor: father of the corporeal nature, natural fathers, both parents
      • "a more remote ancestor, the founder of a race or tribe, progenitor of a people, forefather: so Abraham is called, Jacob and David
      • fathers i.e., ancestors, forefathers, founders of a race
      one advanced in years, a senior
    metaphorically
    • the originator and transmitter of anything
      • the authors of a family or society of persons animated by the same spirit as himself
        • "one who has infused his own spirit into others, who actuates and governs their minds
      one who stands in a father's place and looks after another in a paternal way"a title of honor
      • teachers, as those to whom pupils trace back the knowledge and training they have received
        • "the members of the Sanhedrin, whose prerogative it was by virtue of the wisdom and experience in which they excelled, to take charge of the interests of others
    God is called the Father
    • of the stars, the heavenly luminaries, because he is their creator, upholder, ruler
      • "of all rational and intelligent beings, whether angels or men, because he is their creator, preserver, guardian and protector
      • of spiritual beings and of all men
      of Christians, as those who through Christ have been exalted to a specially close and intimate relationship with God, and who no longer dread him as a stern judge of sinners, but revere him as their reconciled and loving Father"the Father of Jesus Christ, as one whom God has united to himself in the closest bond of love and intimacy, made acquainted with his purposes, appointed to explain and carry out...
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 35 English renderings
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In the KJV here: our
our ×240 us ×71 of our ×47 of us ×10 we ×5 as we ×3 is our ×3 ours ×3
Strong's Definition G2257
our, us, we, ours, company
hēmōn
of (or from) us
  • our, we, us
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 30 English renderings
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