Genesis 41:47
Genesis 41:47 in Multiple Translations
During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully.
And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.
And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.
Now in the seven good years the earth gave fruit in masses.
During the seven years of good harvests, the land produced plenty of food.
And in the seuen plenteous yeres the earth brought foorth store.
and the land maketh in the seven years of plenty by handfuls.
In the seven plenteous years the earth produced abundantly.
And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfulls.
And the fruitfulness of the seven years came: and the corn being bound up into sheaves was gathered together into the barns of Egypt.
During the next seven years, the land produced abundant crops, so there was plenty of food.
The next 7 years were really good years in Egypt country, because lots and lots of food grew on the land.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 41:47
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Genesis 41:47 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תַּ֣עַשׂ
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
בְּ/שֶׁ֖בַע
שְׁנֵ֣י
הַ/שָּׂבָ֑ע
לִ/קְמָצִֽים
וַ/תַּ֣עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
בְּ/שֶׁ֖בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Prep | Adj
שְׁנֵ֣י
shâneh
H8141
year
Adj
הַ/שָּׂבָ֑ע
sâbâʻ
H7647
abundance
Art | N-ms
לִ/קְמָצִֽים
qômets
H7062
handful
Prep | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 41:47
וַ/תַּ֣עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
בְּ/שֶׁ֖בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Prep | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
שְׁנֵ֣י
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Adj
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
הַ/שָּׂבָ֑ע
sâbâʻ
H7647
"abundance"
Art | N-ms
Abundance refers to having plenty of something, like food or resources, and is often associated with being satisfied or full.
Definition: 1) plenty, satiety 1a) plenty (of breadstuffs) 1b) satiety
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: abundance, plenteous(-ness, -ly). See also: Genesis 41:29; Genesis 41:47; Proverbs 3:10.
לִ/קְמָצִֽים
qômets
H7062
"handful"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, a handful refers to the amount of something that can be held in a person's closed hand or fist, like a grasp of grain or other items. It is often used to describe a small quantity of something. This term appears in various contexts, including measurements and offerings.
Definition: closed hand, fist, handful
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: handful. See also: Genesis 41:47; Leviticus 5:12; Leviticus 6:8.
Study Notes — Genesis 41:47
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- Genesis 41:47 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 41:47
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 41:47
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 41:47
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 41:47
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 41:47
- Sermons on Genesis 41:47
Context — The Seven Years of Plenty
45Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt.
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. 49So Joseph stored up grain in such abundance, like the sand of the sea, that he stopped keeping track of it; for it was beyond measure.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 26:12 | Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, |
| 2 | Psalms 72:16 | May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, and its people like the grass of the field. |
Genesis 41:47 Summary
[Genesis 41:47 tells us that during the seven years of abundance, the land of Egypt produced a lot of food, which was a blessing from God. This abundance was a result of God's sovereignty over nature, as seen in Psalm 65:9-13. Just like the Egyptians, we can trust in God's provision and care for our lives, knowing that He is always working for our good, as stated in Romans 8:28. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can experience the abundance of His blessings in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 'seven years of abundance' refer to in Genesis 41:47?
The 'seven years of abundance' refers to the period of time when the land of Egypt would experience great fertility and productivity, as prophesied by God through Joseph, as seen in Genesis 41:29-30. This abundance was a blessing from God to prepare for the upcoming famine.
How does Genesis 41:47 relate to God's sovereignty over nature?
Genesis 41:47 demonstrates God's sovereignty over nature, as He is the one who brings about the abundance and fertility of the land, as stated in Psalm 65:9-13, which describes God's provision and care for the earth.
What is the significance of the land 'bringing forth bountifully' in Genesis 41:47?
The land 'bringing forth bountifully' signifies God's blessing and provision for His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-14, which describes the blessings of obedience to God's commands, including abundant harvests.
How does this verse fit into the larger story of Joseph's life and God's plan?
Genesis 41:47 is part of the larger narrative of Joseph's life, where God uses Joseph to save Egypt and his family from famine, ultimately fulfilling God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3, to make him a blessing to all nations.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has provided abundance in my life, and how can I respond with gratitude and trust?
- How does the concept of God's sovereignty over nature, as seen in Genesis 41:47, impact my understanding of His role in my life?
- In what ways can I, like Joseph, be a vessel for God's blessing and provision to those around me?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust in God's provision and care, just as the Egyptians did during the seven years of abundance?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 41:47
And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 41:47
And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls. Brought forth by handfuls , [ liqmaatsiym (H7062)] - in fistfuls, in sheaves.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 41:47
Or, unto handfuls, to wit, growing upon one stalk; or, unto heaps; or, as the ancients render it, for the barns or storehouses; i.e. in such plenty, that all their storehouses were filled with heaps of corn.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 41:47
Genesis 41:47 And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.Ver. 47. By handfuls.] Manipulatim. Every grain of corn yields a handful of increase. Thus God "filled their hearts with food and gladness"; and so "left not himself without witness" amongst those infidels. Ex uno grano integer manipulus colligebatur.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 41:47
Verse 47. 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 Genesis 41:31.
Sermons on Genesis 41:47
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Christ in Genesis: Isaac's Wells by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of both God's role and our responsibility in experiencing the life-giving water of the Holy Spirit. He uses the example of Isa |
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Genesis 26:1-35 by John Calvin | John Calvin preaches about the trials and blessings experienced by Isaac, highlighting how God's faithfulness sustains His servants through famine, divine guidance, and conflicts w |