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Acts 13:19: Meaning Explained

And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.

Acts 13:19
After overthrowing seven nations in Canaan, he gave their land to his people as an inheritance.
What Does This Verse Mean?

If you did this fairly and with good intentions, Jotham says, then may you all be happy together. But if not, let bad things happen.

What’s Happening Here

Paul and Barnabas are on a missionary journey, traveling to different cities to tell people the good news about Jesus. In Antioch, Paul tells the long story of God's people and explains how Jesus came to save everyone.

Key Words

FaithBelieving in God and trusting Him
LoveCaring deeply about someone

Why It Matters

This verse helps us understand how God works and how we should treat others. It shows us that God is powerful and cares about what happens to His people.

Did You Know?

Paul always went to synagogues first to teach because Jews there already knew the scriptures and understood the stories about God and His promises.

Word Study

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Andκαὶ
G2507
when he had destroyedκαθελὼν
G1484
nationsἔθνη
G2033
sevenἑπτὰ
G1722
inἐν
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landγῆν
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of ChanaanΧανάαν
G2624
by lotκατεκληροδότησεν
G846
theirαὐτῶν
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