King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.
Complete Jewish Bible:
They should gather all the food produced during these good years coming up and set aside grain under the supervision of Pharaoh to be used for food in the cities, and they should store it.
Berean Standard Bible:
Under the authority of Pharaoh, let them collect all the excess food from these good years, that they may come and lay up the grain to be preserved as food in the cities.
American Standard Version:
And let them gather all the food of these good years that come, and lay up grain under the hand of Pharaoh for food in the cities, and let them keep it.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And let them gather{H6908} all the food{H400} of those good{H2896} years{H8141} that come{H935}, and lay up{H6651} corn{H1250} under the hand{H3027} of Pharaoh{H6547}, and let them keep{H8104} food{H400} in the cities{H5892}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 41:56
- And the famine was over all the face of the earth: And Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt.
Genesis 41:48
- And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which [was] round about every city, laid he up in the same.
Genesis 41:49
- And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for [it was] without number.
Genesis 45:6
- For these two years [hath] the famine [been] in the land: and yet [there are] five years, in the which [there shall] neither [be] earing nor harvest.
Genesis 45:7
- And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
Exodus 4:13
- And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand [of him whom] thou wilt send.
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Commentary for Genesis 41:35
Genesis 41:35 is part of the narrative involving Joseph, who has been brought before Pharaoh to interpret a dream about seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. In this verse, Joseph proposes a plan to Pharaoh in response to the dream's meaning. The themes of this verse include:
1. **Wisdom and Foresight**: Joseph's ability to interpret dreams and his practical advice demonstrate wisdom and foresight, emphasizing the importance of planning ahead for future challenges.
2. **Stewardship**: The instruction to gather and store food during the years of plenty reflects responsible stewardship and resource management to mitigate the effects of the predicted famine.
3. **Divine Providence**: The entire scenario underscores the theme of divine providence, as Joseph's gifts and his rise to power in Egypt are portrayed as part of God's plan to preserve the lineage of Israel.
4. **Leadership and Administration**: Joseph's recommendation to Pharaoh showcases effective leadership and administrative skills, highlighting the significance of competent governance in managing national resources and responding to crises.
The historical context of this verse is set in the period when the Hebrews (Israelites) were migrating to Egypt due to a severe famine in Canaan. Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers, had risen to a position of influence in Egypt after correctly interpreting the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker (Genesis 40). This sets the stage for his interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams and his subsequent appointment as the second-in-command in Egypt.
Joseph's successful plan to store grain during the seven years of abundance saved Egypt from the devastating effects of the following seven years of famine and also provided for his family, who came to Egypt seeking relief. This event marked the beginning of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt, which would last for several generations until the Exodus.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6908
There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָבַץ
Transliteration: qâbats
Pronunciation: kaw-bats'
Description: a primitive root; to grasp, i.e. collect; assemble (selves), gather (bring) (together, selves together, up), heap, resort, [idiom] surely, take up. - Strong's Number: H400
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֹכֶל
Transliteration: ʼôkel
Pronunciation: o'-kel
Description: from אָכַל; food; eating, food, meal(-time), meat, prey, victuals. - Strong's Number: H2896
There are 517 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טוֹב
Transliteration: ṭôwb
Pronunciation: tobe
Description: from טוֹב; good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well); beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). - Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H6651
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צָבַר
Transliteration: tsâbar
Pronunciation: tsaw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; to aggregate; gather (together), heap (up), lay up. - Strong's Number: H1250
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּר
Transliteration: bâr
Pronunciation: bawr
Description: or בַּר; from בָּרַר (in the sense of winnowing); grain of any kind (even while standing in the field); by extension the open country; corn, wheat. - Strong's Number: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. - Strong's Number: H6547
There are 230 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פַּרְעֹה
Transliteration: Parʻôh
Pronunciation: par-o'
Description: of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings; Pharaoh. - Strong's Number: H8104
There are 440 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַר
Transliteration: shâmar
Pronunciation: shaw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.; beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). - Strong's Number: H5892
There are 937 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִיר
Transliteration: ʻîyr
Pronunciation: eer
Description: or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from עוּר; a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post); Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town.