Genesis 47:22

Translations

Modern

However, he did not acquire the priests’ portion of the land, for it had been given to them by Pharaoh. They ate the rations that Pharaoh supplied; so they did not sell their land.

Traditional

Only 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.

Literal

Only the land of the priests he did not buy, for a fixed portion belonged to the priests from Pharaoh, and they ate their fixed portion that Pharaoh gave to them. Upon thus they did not sell their land.

Latin

…præter terram sacerdotum, quæ a rege tradita fuerat eis: quibus et statuta cibaria ex horreis publicis præbebantur, et idcirco non sunt compulsi vendere possessiones suas.

Original

Hebrew

English

However, he did not acquire the priests’ portion of the land, for it had been given to them by Pharaoh. They ate the rations that Pharaoh supplied; so they did not sell their land.

Notes

Genesis 47:13–26

The Lord blessed Pharaoh because Pharaoh was blessing Abraham’s descendants (12:3). Through Joseph’s smart management in Egypt, the Lord saved the people from hunger and helped Pharaoh prosper. During the famine, Joseph sold food to the Egyptians, accepting money, livestock, and eventually land as payment. Then Pharaoh owned almost all of Egypt. Meanwhile, God gave Israel some of the best land in Egypt where they could live, work, and multiply.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Jacob Blessing Symbolic Numbers

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…and be careful not to neglect the Levites as long as you live in your land.
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People

Pharaoh: Egyptian ruler during Joseph's time

Glossary

Book of Exodus Egypt, Egyptian Famine Genesis, Book of Goshen Jacob Patriarchs, Period of the Tax, Taxation

Topics

Egypt: Israel in Joseph Enriches the King Egypt: The Country of: Priests of Egypt: The Country of: The King Acquires Title to Land of Extortion: Pharaoh in Exacting of the Egyptians Lands and Persons, for Corn (Grain) Joseph: Sells the Stores of Food to the People of Egypt Joseph: Son of Jacob: Exempts the Priests from the Exactions Land: Monopoly of Land: Priests' Part In Monopoly by Pharaoh Property in Real Estate: Priests Exempt from Taxes Statecraft: Joseph Usurpation: Usurpation of Executive Power in the Plan of Joseph to Dispossess the Egyptians of Their Real and Personal Property

Genesis 47:22

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