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1) Egypt was the "iron furnace" (Deuteronomy 4:20) in which the dross was separated from the gold. As in every case of persecution, the people were tested and the loyal ones stood out (including for example the tribe of Levi, who never assimilated in Egypt).
2) Egypt was the regional breadbasket during the famine. Their sojourn there allowed the Israelites to survive and to thrive.
3) In Egypt, the Israelites grew from a handful of individuals to a nation of two million strong. God chose for this to happen not in ideal circumstances but in the context of persecution, to teach that His blessing (Genesis 46:3) cannot be second-guessed and will come true no matter how hard His enemies try to thwart it.
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What was God's Providence in bringing Jacobs family to Egypt?
1) Egypt was the "iron furnace" (Deuteronomy 4:20) in which the dross was separated from the gold. As in every case of persecution, the people were tested and the loyal ones stood out (including for example the tribe of Levi, who never assimilated in Egypt). 2) Egypt was the regional breadbasket during the famine. Their sojourn there allowed the Israelites to survive and to thrive. 3) In Egypt, the Israelites grew from a handful of individuals to a nation of two million strong. God chose for this to happen not in ideal circumstances but in the context of persecution, to teach that His blessing (Genesis 46:3) cannot be second-guessed and will come true no matter how hard His enemies try to thwart it.
What does passover repersent?
Passover represents God's bringing out the Jews from Egypt
Where did Cleopatras family from?
all i know is that she came from a family of Macedonian Greeks. there family was ruling Egypt so she must be from Egypt. that's why she she is the queen of Egypt.
What is Joseph Jacobs son known for in the bible?
He is known for having become the viceroy of Egypt (Genesis ch.41-42).
How does the shadoof or floodgates help with the irrigation in ancient Egypt?
it help by bringing water to dry places
What was the average family size in aincient Egypt?
The average family size in Ancient Egypt is 15 Perferrably all boys
How was josephs family treated when they arrived in Egypt?
As Joseph was the governor of Egypt, second in power to pharaoh, his family were treated royally.
What caused Jacob to take his family to Egypt?
Joseph went to Egypt as a slave. Jacob's other sons came to Egypt because of famine in their homeland. In Egypt they were assured of land and food by Joseph who was now second in charge of the land.
What is Josephs temptation in Egypt?
If you ask ,if it was Jacobs son , then Joseph was a slave in the house of Potiphar, His wife tempted Joseph with sex. But when he refused she had him thrown in prison.
Why was josephs presence in Egypt a blessing for family?
Josephs presence in Egypt was a big blessing for his family as they united the family as th family was separated from him and the father thought that Josephs was dead . And they gotfood at the time of a big famine.
Is Nick Jonas family from Egypt?
ummmm................no?
Who was the greek family that ruled Egypt?
The Ptolomys.
