King James Version:
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And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Yosef collected all the money there was in Egypt and Kena'an in exchange for the grain they bought, and put the money in Pharaoh's treasury.
Berean Standard Bible:
Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were buying, and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace.
American Standard Version:
And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Joseph{H3130} gathered up{H3950} all the money{H3701} that was found{H4672} in the land{H776} of Egypt{H4714}, and in the land{H776} of Canaan{H3667}, for the corn{H7668} which they bought{H7666}: and Joseph{H3130} brought{H935} the money{H3701} into Pharaoh's{H6547} house{H1004}.
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.
Luke 16:10
- He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Luke 16:12
- And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own?
1 Peter 4:10
- As every man hath received the gift, [even so] minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
1 Corinthians 4:2
- Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Luke 16:1
- ¶ And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
Luke 16:2
- And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.
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Commentary for Genesis 47:14
1. Themes of Genesis 47:14:
- God's Providence: The verse reflects the fulfillment of Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dream, where seven years of abundance were followed by seven years of famine. Joseph's wise management has allowed Egypt to store grain during the plentiful years, which is now being distributed during the famine.
- Economic Control: The verse illustrates the centralization of the economy under Joseph's administration, as all money from the sale of grain flows into Pharaoh's treasury.
- Preparation and Planning: The collection of money for grain underscores the importance of foresight and preparation, as demonstrated by Joseph's actions in response to the prophetic dream.
2. Historical Context:
- The setting is ancient Egypt during the time of the patriarchs, specifically during the seven years of famine prophesied to Pharaoh by Joseph.
- Joseph, having risen to a position of power as Pharaoh's second-in-command, has implemented a system to manage the food supply, ensuring that Egypt has enough resources to survive the famine.
- The famine affects not only Egypt but also the surrounding regions, including Canaan, which is the homeland of Joseph's family. This leads to Joseph's brothers coming to Egypt to buy grain, ultimately leading to the reunification of Joseph with his family.
- This period would have been around the late Bronze Age, a time when Egypt was a powerful and wealthy nation, capable of sustaining such an economic strategy under the guidance of a figure like Joseph.
In summary, Genesis 47:14 showcases the themes of divine providence, economic centralization, and the rewards of preparation within the historical context of a severe famine in the ancient Near East, managed by the Hebrew patriarch Joseph under the authority of the Egyptian Pharaoh.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3130
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹסֵף
Transliteration: Yôwçêph
Pronunciation: yo-safe'
Description: future of יָסַף; let him add (or perhaps simply active participle adding); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites; Joseph. Compare יְהוֹסֵף. - Strong's Number: H3950
There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַט
Transliteration: lâqaṭ
Pronunciation: law-kat'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to pick up, i.e. (generally) to gather; specifically, to glean; gather (up), glean. - Strong's Number: H3701
There are 343 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֶּסֶף
Transliteration: keçeph
Pronunciation: keh'-sef
Description: from כָּסַף; silver (from its pale color); by implication, money; money, price, silver(-ling). - Strong's Number: H4672
There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָצָא
Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H4714
There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
Transliteration: Mitsrayim
Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. - Strong's Number: H3667
There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּנַעַן
Transliteration: Kᵉnaʻan
Pronunciation: ken-ah'-an
Description: from כָּנַע; humiliated; Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him; Canaan, merchant, traffick. - Strong's Number: H7668
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁבֶר
Transliteration: sheber
Pronunciation: sheh'-ber
Description: the same as שֶׁבֶר; grain (as if broken into kernels); corn, victuals. - Strong's Number: H7666
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁבַר
Transliteration: shâbar
Pronunciation: shaw-bar'
Description: denominative from שֶׁבֶר; to deal in grain; buy, sell. - 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: 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: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).