Genesis 41:54

Verse

the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. And although there was famine in every country, there was food throughout the land of Egypt.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the seven years of famine began to come, according as Joseph had said: and there was famine in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

Bible in Basic English

Then came the first of the seven years of need as Joseph had said: and in every other land they were short of food; but in the land of Egypt there was bread.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The seven years of scarcity, which Joseph had foretold, began to come: and the famine prevailed in the whole world, but there was bread in all the land of Egypt.

Free Bible Version

and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all the other countries but the whole of Egypt had food.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then began the seuen yeeres of famine to come, according as Ioseph had saide: and the famine was in all landes, but in all the land of Egypt was bread.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

One Unity Resource Bible

The seven years of famine began to come, just as Joseph [May he add] had said. There was famine in all lands, but in all the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery] there was bread.

Translation for Translators

Then the seven years of famine started, just as Joseph had predicted. There was also a famine in all the other nearby lands, but although the crops did not grow, there was food everywhere in Egypt, because of the grain they had stored up in the cities.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The seven years of famine began, as Joseph had said. There was famine in all lands, but in all the land of Egypt there was food.

Noah Webster Bible

And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

World English Bible

The seven years of famine began to come, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all lands, but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

Young's Literal Translation

and the seven years of famine begin to come, as Joseph said, and famine is in all the lands, but in all the land of Egypt hath been bread;

Context

The Famine Begins

⁵³When the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end,⁵⁴the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. And although there was famine in every country, there was food throughout the land of Egypt.⁵⁵When extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.”

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Summary

Genesis 41:54 reveals the fulfillment of Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams regarding the seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. The verse highlights the widespread impact of the famine, not only in Egypt but also in other lands. This period of scarcity serves as a test of Joseph's wisdom and leadership, as he had prepared Egypt by storing grain during the years of plenty. Ultimately, this verse showcases God's faithfulness in providing for His people even in times of hardship, demonstrating His sovereignty over all circumstances.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The seven years of dearth began to come - Owing in Egypt to the Nile not rising more than twelve or thirteen cubits; (See Clarke on Gen 41:31 (note)); but there must have been other causes which affected other countries, not immediately dependent on the Nile, though remotely connected with Egypt and Canaan. The dearth was in all lands - All the countries dependent on the Nile. And it appears that a general drought had taken place, at least through all Egypt and Canaan; for it is said, Gen 41:57, that the famine was sore in all lands - Egypt and Canaan, and their respective dependencies.

Genesis 41:54

The Famine Begins

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Berean Standard Bible

the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. And although there was famine in every country, there was food throughout the land of Egypt.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the seven years of famine began to come, according as Joseph had said: and there was famine in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

Bible in Basic English

Then came the first of the seven years of need as Joseph had said: and in every other land they were short of food; but in the land of Egypt there was bread.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The seven years of scarcity, which Joseph had foretold, began to come: and the famine prevailed in the whole world, but there was bread in all the land of Egypt.

Free Bible Version

and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all the other countries but the whole of Egypt had food.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then began the seuen yeeres of famine to come, according as Ioseph had saide: and the famine was in all landes, but in all the land of Egypt was bread.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

One Unity Resource Bible

The seven years of famine began to come, just as Joseph [May he add] had said. There was famine in all lands, but in all the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery] there was bread.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

The seven years of famine began, as Joseph had said. There was famine in all lands, but in all the land of Egypt there was food.

Noah Webster Bible

And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

World English Bible

The seven years of famine began to come, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all lands, but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

Young's Literal Translation

and the seven years of famine begin to come, as Joseph said, and famine is in all the lands, but in all the land of Egypt hath been bread;