Genesis 41:50
Genesis 41:50 in Multiple Translations
Before the years of famine arrived, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On bare unto him.
And unto Joseph were born two sons before the year of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Poti-phera priest of On, bare unto him.
And before the time of need, Joseph had two sons, to whom Asenath, the daughter of Poti-phera, priest of On, gave birth.
It was during this time, before the years of famine came, that Joseph had two sons by Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
Now vnto Ioseph were borne two sonnes (before the yeeres of famine came) which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah prince of On bare vnto him.
And to Joseph were born two sons before the year of famine cometh, whom Asenath daughter of Poti-Pherah, priest of On, hath borne to him,
To Joseph were born two sons before the year of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On, bore to him.
And to Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came: which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On bore to him.
And before the famine came, Joseph had two sons born: whom Aseneth the daughter of Putiphare priest of Heliopolis bore unto him.
Before the seven years of famine started, Joseph’s wife Asenath gave birth to two sons.
Joseph’s wife was called Asenath, and her father’s name was Potifera. He was a ceremony leader for the Egypt people, at the town called Onn. Joseph and Asenath had 2 sons. Both those sons were born at the time when there was still lots of food growing in Egypt country.
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Genesis 41:50 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/יוֹסֵ֤ף
יֻלַּד֙
שְׁנֵ֣י
בָנִ֔ים
בְּ/טֶ֥רֶם
תָּב֖וֹא
שְׁנַ֣ת
הָ/רָעָ֑ב
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
יָֽלְדָה
לּ/וֹ֙
אָֽסְנַ֔ת
בַּת
פּ֥וֹטִי
פֶ֖רַע
כֹּהֵ֥ן
אֽוֹן
וּ/לְ/יוֹסֵ֤ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
Conj | Prep | N-proper
יֻלַּד֙
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Pual-Perf-3ms
שְׁנֵ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
בָנִ֔ים
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בְּ/טֶ֥רֶם
ṭerem
H2962
before
Prep | Adv
תָּב֖וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
שְׁנַ֣ת
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
הָ/רָעָ֑ב
râʻâb
H7458
famine
Art | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יָֽלְדָה
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
לּ/וֹ֙
Prep | Suff
אָֽסְנַ֔ת
ʼÂçᵉnath
H621
Asenath
N-proper
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
פּ֥וֹטִי
Pôwṭîy Pheraʻ
H6319
Potiphera
N-proper
פֶ֖רַע
Pôwṭîy Pheraʻ
H6319
Potiphera
N-proper
כֹּהֵ֥ן
kôhên
H3548
priest
N-ms
אֽוֹן
ʼÔwn
H204
On
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 41:50
וּ/לְ/יוֹסֵ֤ף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
Conj | Prep | N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
יֻלַּד֙
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Pual-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
שְׁנֵ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
בָנִ֔ים
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בְּ/טֶ֥רֶם
ṭerem
H2962
"before"
Prep | Adv
This word indicates something has not happened yet, or it happened before something else. It is used to show timing or sequence of events, translated as before, ere, or not yet in the KJV.
Definition: before, not yet, before that
Usage: Occurs in 50 OT verses. KJV: before, ere, not yet. See also: Genesis 2:5; 2 Kings 6:32; Psalms 5:6.
תָּב֖וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
שְׁנַ֣ת
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
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.
הָ/רָעָ֑ב
râʻâb
H7458
"famine"
Art | N-ms
Famine or hunger is what this Hebrew word represents, often referring to a lack of food or spiritual nourishment. It appears in books like Genesis and Jeremiah, highlighting the importance of trust in God during difficult times.
Definition: 1) famine, hunger 1a) famine (in land, nation) 1a1) of Jehovah's word (fig) 1b) hunger (of individuals)
Usage: Occurs in 88 OT verses. KJV: dearth, famine, [phrase] famished, hunger. See also: Genesis 12:10; Jeremiah 14:12; Psalms 33:19.
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יָֽלְדָה
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
לּ/וֹ֙
""
Prep | Suff
אָֽסְנַ֔ת
ʼÂçᵉnath
H621
"Asenath"
N-proper
Asenath was the wife of Joseph, and the daughter of Potiphera. She was the mother of Manasseh and Ephraim, and is mentioned in Genesis 41:45.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.41.45; daughter of: Potiphera (H6319); married to Joseph (H3130); mother of: Manasseh (H4519) and Ephraim (H0669) § Asenath = "belonging to the goddess Neith" the wife of Joseph
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Asenath. See also: Genesis 41:45; Genesis 41:50; Genesis 46:20.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
פּ֥וֹטִי
Pôwṭîy Pheraʻ
H6319
"Potiphera"
N-proper
Potiphera was an Egyptian priest of On and the father of Asenath, who married Joseph. His name means 'he whom the Ra gave' and he is mentioned in Genesis 41:45.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.41.45; father of: Asenath (H0621) § Poti-pherah = "he whom the Ra gave" an Egyptian, priest of On, father of Asenath, the wife whom Pharaoh gave to Joseph
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Poti-pherah. See also: Genesis 41:45; Genesis 41:50; Genesis 46:20.
פֶ֖רַע
Pôwṭîy Pheraʻ
H6319
"Potiphera"
N-proper
Potiphera was an Egyptian priest of On and the father of Asenath, who married Joseph. His name means 'he whom the Ra gave' and he is mentioned in Genesis 41:45.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.41.45; father of: Asenath (H0621) § Poti-pherah = "he whom the Ra gave" an Egyptian, priest of On, father of Asenath, the wife whom Pharaoh gave to Joseph
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Poti-pherah. See also: Genesis 41:45; Genesis 41:50; Genesis 46:20.
כֹּהֵ֥ן
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
N-ms
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
אֽוֹן
ʼÔwn
H204
"On"
N-proper
On is a city in Egypt where the sun was worshipped and Joseph's father-in-law Potipherah was a priest. It is also near the land of Goshen. The city's name means strength or vigor.
Definition: § On = "strength or vigour" city in lower Egypt, bordering land of Goshen, centre of sun-worship, residence of Potipherah (priest of On and father-in-law of Joseph)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: On. See also: Genesis 41:45; Genesis 41:50; Genesis 46:20.
Study Notes — Genesis 41:50
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Context — The Seven Years of Plenty
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.
50Before the years of famine arrived, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.
51Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.” 52And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:20 | Manasseh and Ephraim were born to Joseph in the land of Egypt by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. |
| 2 | Genesis 48:5 | And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 8:18 | Benaiah son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and Pelethites; and David’s sons were priestly leaders. |
| 4 | Genesis 41:45 | Pharaoh 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. |
Genesis 41:50 Summary
[This verse tells us that Joseph had two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, with his wife Asenath, before the famine came to Egypt. This shows that God was blessing Joseph's life, even as he was preparing for hard times, as seen in Genesis 41:48-49. It reminds us that God can bring happiness and fulfillment into our lives, even in unexpected places, as Joseph found love and started a family in a foreign land, and this is a testament to God's goodness and provision, as seen in Psalm 113:9. As we trust in God's sovereignty and provision, we can find joy and contentment in the midst of challenging circumstances, like Joseph did in Egypt.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Asenath, the mother of Joseph's sons?
Asenath was the daughter of Potiphera, a priest of On, and she was given to Joseph as a wife by Pharaoh, as seen in Genesis 41:45, and she bore him two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, as mentioned in Genesis 41:50-52.
What is the significance of Joseph's sons being born before the years of famine?
The birth of Joseph's sons before the years of famine highlights God's provision and blessing in Joseph's life, even in the midst of preparation for difficult times, as Joseph had been entrusted with storing up grain for the famine, as seen in Genesis 41:48-49.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of Joseph's life?
This verse is a part of the larger narrative of Joseph's life, which demonstrates God's sovereignty and faithfulness, as seen in Genesis 37:1-36 and Genesis 50:20, where God works out His plan despite the circumstances and actions of humans.
What can we learn from Joseph's experience of having a family in a foreign land?
Joseph's experience teaches us that God can bring joy and blessing into our lives, even in unexpected places, as Joseph found love and started a family in Egypt, a foreign land, and this is a testament to God's goodness and provision, as seen in Psalm 113:9 and Genesis 28:15.
Reflection Questions
- How has God provided for you in unexpected ways, and how can you trust Him for your future needs?
- What are some ways you can prepare for difficult times, while still trusting in God's sovereignty and provision?
- How can you find joy and contentment in the midst of challenging circumstances, like Joseph did in Egypt?
- What does this verse teach you about God's faithfulness to His people, even in the midst of uncertainty and change?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 41:50
And unto Joseph were born two sons,.... The word for "born" is singular; hence Ben Melech conjectures that they were twins: and this was before the years of famine came; or "the year of famine" (q);
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 41:50
And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him. Unto Joseph were born two sons.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 41:50
Genesis 41:50 And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him.Ver. 50. Asenath the daughter of Potipherah.] This was not Potiphar, Joseph’ s master. Joseph would not marry the daughter of such a housewife. Partus fere siquitur ventrem. Ingenlum ipsum atque indoles (veluti conclusio sequitur inferiorem partem) plerumque matrissat. But what a jest is that of Jonathan the Chaldee Paraphrast, Asenath quam pepererat Dina Sichemo, &c. Asenath was Sichem’ s daughter by Dinah, but adopted and bred up by the wife of Potiphar! Audi hoc et ride, saith Drusius.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 41:50
Verse 50. Two sons] Whom he called by names expressive of God's particular and bountiful providence towards him. MANASSEH, מנשה menashsheh, signifies forgetfulness, from נשה nashah, to forget; and EPHRAIM, אפרים ephrayim, fruitfulness, from פרה parah, to be fruitful; and he called his sons by these names, because God had enabled him to forget all his toil, disgrace, and affliction, and had made him fruitful in the very land in which he had suffered the greatest misfortune and indignities.
Sermons on Genesis 41:50
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(Genesis) Genesis 46-48 by Joe Focht | In this sermon, the preacher begins by highlighting the story of Jacob and his sons in the Bible. He emphasizes that God is still the same today as He was in ancient times, and tha |
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(Genesis) Genesis 48:4-6 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the promises made by God to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God promised to make them fruitful and multiply them, and to give them the land as an |
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(Genesis) Genesis 41:42-45 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Joseph in the land of Egypt. Joseph is called upon to interpret Pharaoh's dreams, revealing that there will be seven years of fa |
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Identifying With His Way by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches on the importance of continually identifying with God throughout life to truly know Him, experience His power, and share in His sufferings. He uses the stor |