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The position of some ancient Jewish rabbis is that Genesis 15:13 speaks of Israel’s affliction in Egypt and Exodus 12:40 speaks of the longer gap of their sojourning (i.e. they were not afflicted immediately, but only after a Pharaoh came to power who did not know Joseph).  Hence, this latter span includes the additional 30 years.
The position of some ancient Jewish rabbis is that Genesis 15:13 speaks of Israel’s affliction in Egypt and Exodus 12:40 speaks of the longer gap of their sojourning (i.e. they were not afflicted immediately, but only after a Pharaoh came to power who did not know Joseph).  Hence, this latter span includes the additional 30 years.


'''400 Years until the completion of the prophecy'''
'''400 Years from the start of affliction'''


God’s covenant with Abraham marks the start of the 430 year period (Galatians 3), after which Isaac was born 25 years later.  The 400 year period of suffering would have then started with the sacrifice of Isaac on Mount Moriah. Isaac, the son of promise, is a type of Jesus Christ and a representative of the affliction that the Son of God would eventually endure.  
God’s covenant with Abraham marks the start of the 430 year period (Galatians 3), after which Isaac was born 25 years later.  The 400 year period of suffering would have then started with the sacrifice of Isaac on Mount Moriah. Isaac, the son of promise, is a type of Jesus Christ and a representative of the affliction that the Son of God would eventually endure.