Genesis 41:49
“And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.”
Genesis 41:49 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And there was so great abundance of wheat, that it was equal to the sand of the sea, and the plenty exceeded measure.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Joseph laid up grain as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left off numbering; for it was without number.
- DARBYDarby
- And Joseph laid up corn as sand of the sea exceeding much, until they left off numbering; for it was without number.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Joseph laid up grain as the sand of the sea, very much, until he stopped counting, for it was without number.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Joseph gathereth corn as sand of the sea, multiplying exceedingly, until that he hath ceased to number, for there is no number.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Joseph gathered grain as plentiful as the sand of the sea, so much that he stopped counting, for it was beyond measure.
Context: Genesis 41
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.
50And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him.
51And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
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.