Genesis 47:20
“And Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for the Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine prevailed over them: so the land became Pharaoh's.”
Genesis 47:20 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for the Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine prevailed over them: so the land became Pharaoh's.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- So Joseph bought all the land of Egypt, every man selling his possessions, because of the greatness of the famine. And he brought it into Pharao's hands:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- So Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for the Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine was sore upon them: and the land became Pharaoh's.
- DARBYDarby
- And Joseph bought all the soil of Egypt for Pharaoh; for the Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine prevailed over them; and the land became Pharaoh's.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- So Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh, for every man of the Egyptians sold his field, because the famine was severe on them, and the land became Pharaoh's.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Joseph buyeth all the ground of Egypt for Pharaoh, for the Egyptians have sold each his field, for the famine hath been severe upon them, and the land becometh Pharaoh's;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh, as the Egyptians sold their fields because the famine was overwhelming; thus, the land became Pharaoh's.
Context: Genesis 47
18When that year was ended, they came unto him the second year, and said unto him, We will not hide it from my lord, how that our money is spent; my lord also hath our herds of cattle; there is not ought left in the sight of my lord, but our bodies, and our lands:
19Wherefore shall we die before thine eyes, both we and our land? buy us and our land for bread, and we and our land will be servants unto Pharaoh: and give us seed, that we may live, and not die, that the land be not desolate.
20And Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for the Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine prevailed over them: so the land became Pharaoh's.
21And as for the people, he removed them to cities from one end of the borders of Egypt even to the other end thereof.
22Only the land of the priests bought he not; for the priests had a portion assigned them of Pharaoh, and did eat their portion which Pharaoh gave them: wherefore they sold not their lands.
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.