Bible dictionary for children
Egypt
Egypt is a country that appears in many Bible accounts.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Egypt is a country that appears in many Bible accounts. In Exodus, it is the setting of Israel's slavery and departure.
Talk about it
Why should we distinguish one ruler's actions from a whole people?
An example from the Bible
Exodus describes a new king who fears and oppresses the Israelites. This ancient ruler's actions are not a description of all Egyptians, then or now.
Read Exodus 1:8 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Exodus 1:8
Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who didn’t know Joseph.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
