Egypt in the Bible

Egypt is one of the Bible's most important neighboring lands. Genesis connects it with Abraham and Joseph; Exodus makes it the setting of Israel's slavery, deliverance, and confrontation with Pharaoh. The New Testament infancy narrative also presents Egypt as a place of refuge for Jesus' family.

Historical Context

Biblical Egypt spans many centuries and should not be reduced to one city or dynasty. Its Nile-based civilization repeatedly intersects with Israel's story through migration, famine, imperial power, refuge, trade, and memory of the exodus.

Location Details

Country: Egypt

Region: Nile Valley

Coordinates: 30.044400, 31.235700

Type: Region

Bible Verses About Egypt

Genesis 12:10

And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land.

Exodus 12:41

And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, even the selfsame day it came to pass, that all the hosts of the Lord went out from the land of Egypt.

Matthew 2:14

When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:

Acts 7:9

And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

Hebrews 11:26

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.