Genesis 47:2
“And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.”
Genesis 47:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Five men also the last of his brethren, he presented before the king:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And from among his brethren he took five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.
- DARBYDarby
- And he took from the whole number of his brethren, five men, and set them before Pharaoh.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- From among his brothers he took five men, and presented them to Pharaoh.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And out of his brethren he hath taken five men, and setteth them before Pharaoh;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He took five of his brothers and presented them to Pharaoh.
Context: Genesis 47
1Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have, are come out of the land of Canaan; and, behold, they are in the land of Goshen.
2And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.
3And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.
4They said moreover unto Pharaoh, For to sojourn in the land are we come; for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks; for the famine is sore in the land of Canaan: now therefore, we pray thee, let thy servants dwell in the land of Goshen.
About Genesis 47: Jacob's Blessing to Pharaoh
Joseph provides food for his family and the Egyptians during the famine.
Commentary
Genesis chapter 47 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks the beginning of the Israelites’ descent into Egypt. In this chapter, we see the powerful figure of Joseph, who has been sold into slavery by his brothers, now in a position of power and authority in Egypt. He is able to use his position to provide food and shelter for his family during a time of famine.