Genesis 41:47
“And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.”
Genesis 41:47 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the fruitfulness of the seven years came: and the corm being bound up into sheaves was gathered together into the barns of Egypt.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.
- DARBYDarby
- And in the seven years of plenty the land brought forth by handfuls.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- In the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth abundantly.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and the land maketh in the seven years of plenty by handfuls.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- During the seven plentiful years, the earth produced abundantly.
Context: Genesis 41
45And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.
46And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.
47And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.
48And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.
49And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.
About Genesis 41: Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams
Joseph is appointed as the second-in-command in Egypt and he successfully manages the country during the famine, providing food for Egypt and other countries.
Commentary
Genesis 41 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks the beginning of Joseph's rise to power in Egypt. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph is thrown into prison for a crime he did not commit. While in prison, Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker, correctly predicting their outcomes. Impressed by Joseph's ability, Pharaoh's cupbearer recommends Joseph to Pharaoh, who then summons Joseph to interpret his own dreams. Joseph correctly interprets Pharaoh's dreams, predicting seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh is so impressed with Joseph's wisdom that he appoints him as the second-in-command of Egypt, giving him authority over all of Egypt.