Acts 7:12
But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.In other versions
But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent forth our fathers the first time.
ASV
But Jacob, hearing that there was grain in Egypt, sent out our fathers the first time.
BBE
But Jacob, having heard of there being corn in Egypt, sent out our fathers first;
DBY
But when Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent out our fathers the first time.
WEB
and Jacob having heard that there was corn in Egypt, sent forth our fathers a first time;
YLT
But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.
ENG
But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.
WBT
When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit.
BSB
In context
10And 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.
11Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and our fathers found no sustenance.
12But when Jacob heard that there was corn in Egypt, he sent out our fathers first.
13And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.
14Then sent Joseph, and called his father Jacob to him, and all his kindred, threescore and fifteen souls.