But when the time of the promise drew nigh, which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt,
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
But when the time of the promise drew nigh,.... That is, the time of the four hundred years; when God promised to deliver the seed of Abraham out of their affliction and servitude, and bring them into…
Barnes' Notes
The time of the promise - The time of the “fulfillment” of the promise. The people grew ... - Exo 1:7-9.
Stephen here goes on to relate,
I. The wonderful increase of the people of Israel in Egypt; it was by a wonder of providence that in a little time they advanced from a family into a nation. 1. It was…
Cambridge Bible
But when[as] the time of the promise drew nigh i.e. for its fulfilment. The fathers "all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off" (Heb 11:13).
which God had…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture