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Genesis 41

Genesis 41:53

The Famine Begins · Genesis 41:53–57
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Translations

Modern
When the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end,
Traditional
And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.
Literal
And the seven years of abundance, that were in the land of Egypt, came to an end.
Latin
Igitur transactis septem ubertatis annis, qui fuerant in Ægypto,

Original

Hebrew
English
When the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end,

Notes

Genesis 41:53–57

Joseph’s wisdom paid off, for the seven years of plenty were followed by seven years of severe famine, but throughout Egypt there was plenty of food. Joseph had grain to sell to the Egyptians and to people from other countries as well.

Genesis 41:47–57

Pharaoh's dreams were fulfilled just as Joseph had explained.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Symbolic Numbers

Events

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Butler Dreams Famine Genesis, Book of Jacob Joseph Nile River Patriarchs, Period of the Tax, Taxation Wheat

Topics

Economics: Political Egypt: Israel in Joseph's Successful Provision Against the Years of Famine Famine in Egypt Famine: Instances of, in Scripture in the Days of Joseph Frugality: The Provisions Made by the Egyptians Against Famine Government: Paternal Functions of Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Wisdom Joseph: Son of Jacob: Provides Against the Seven Years of Famine Prudence: Joseph, in the Affairs of Egypt Rulers: Righteous: Joseph, in How he Conducted the Affairs of Egypt Servant: Good: Joseph Seven: Years of Abundance For