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Genesis 41:47

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Berean Standard Bible

During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully.

American Standard Version (1901)

And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.

Bible in Basic English

Now in the seven good years the earth gave fruit in masses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the fruitfulness of the seven years came: and the corn being bound up into sheaves was gathered together into the barns of Egypt.

Free Bible Version

During the seven years of good harvests, the land produced plenty of food.

Geneva Bible 1599

And in the seuen plenteous yeres the earth brought foorth store.

King James (Authorized) Version

And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.

One Unity Resource Bible

In the seven plenteous years the earth produced abundantly.

Translation for Translators

During the next seven years, the land produced abundant crops, so there was plenty of food.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In the seven bountiful years the land produced abundantly.

Noah Webster Bible

And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfulls.

World English Bible

In the seven plenteous years the earth produced abundantly.

Young's Literal Translation

and the land maketh in the seven years of plenty by handfuls.

Context

The Seven Years of Plenty

⁴⁶Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt.⁴⁷During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully.⁴⁸During those seven years, Joseph collected all the excess food in the land of Egypt and stored it in the cities. In every city he laid up the food from the fields around it.

Summary

In Genesis 41:47, we see Joseph's wise leadership and stewardship in action as he oversees the storage and distribution of grain during the seven years of abundance in Egypt. This verse highlights Joseph's diligence, foresight, and obedience to God's guidance, which ultimately leads to the preservation of many lives during the impending famine. Through Joseph's example, we learn the importance of being faithful stewards of God's blessings and using our resources wisely to help others in times of need.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The earth brought forth by handfuls - This probably refers principally to rice, as it grows in tufts, a great number of stalks proceeding from the same seed. In those years the Nile probably rose sixteen cubits; See Clarke on Gen 41:31 (note).

Genesis 41:47

The Seven Years of Plenty

⁴⁶Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt.⁴⁷During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully.⁴⁸During those seven years, Joseph collected all the excess food in the land of Egypt and stored it in the cities. In every city he laid up the food from the fields around it.

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Berean Standard Bible

During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully.

American Standard Version (1901)

And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.

Bible in Basic English

Now in the seven good years the earth gave fruit in masses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the fruitfulness of the seven years came: and the corn being bound up into sheaves was gathered together into the barns of Egypt.

Free Bible Version

During the seven years of good harvests, the land produced plenty of food.

Geneva Bible 1599

And in the seuen plenteous yeres the earth brought foorth store.

King James (Authorized) Version

And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.

One Unity Resource Bible

In the seven plenteous years the earth produced abundantly.

Translation for Translators

During the next seven years, the land produced abundant crops, so there was plenty of food.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In the seven bountiful years the land produced abundantly.

Noah Webster Bible

And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfulls.

World English Bible

In the seven plenteous years the earth produced abundantly.

Young's Literal Translation

and the land maketh in the seven years of plenty by handfuls.