Genesis 47:27
“And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.”
Genesis 47:27 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- So Israel dwelt in Egypt, that is, in the land of Gessen, and possessed it: and grew, and was multiplied exceedingly.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen; and they gat them possessions therein, and were fruitful, and multiplied exceedingly.
- DARBYDarby
- And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen; and they had possessions in it, and were fruitful and multiplied exceedingly.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Israel lived in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen; and they got themselves possessions therein, and were fruitful, and multiplied exceedingly.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Israel dwelleth in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen, and they have possession in it, and are fruitful, and multiply exceedingly;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Israel settled in Egypt, in the region of Goshen; they acquired property there and multiplied greatly.
Context: Genesis 47
25And they said, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants.
26And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part; except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh's.
27And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.
28And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.
29And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:
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.