Genesis 47:2

King James Version:

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And he took some of his brethren, [even] five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.

Complete Jewish Bible:

He took five of his brothers and presented them to Pharaoh.

Berean Standard Bible:

And he chose five of his brothers and presented them before Pharaoh.

American Standard Version:

And from among his brethren he took five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he took^{H3947} some^{H7097} of his brethren^{H251}, even five^{H2568} men^{H582}, and presented^{H3322} them unto^{H6440} Pharaoh^{H6547}.

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Commentary for Genesis 47:2

1. Themes:
- Family and Loyalty: The verse reflects Joseph's enduring connection to his family, as he takes care to present his brothers to Pharaoh, ensuring their well-being in a foreign land.
- Divine Providence: The narrative suggests that Joseph's rise to power in Egypt is part of a larger divine plan, which is now extending protection to his family during a time of famine.
- Integration and Identity: The presentation of Joseph's brothers to Pharaoh begins the process of integrating the Hebrews into Egyptian society, an important step that will eventually lead to their prolonged stay and enslavement in Egypt.

2. Historical Context:
- The verse is set in the context of a severe famine that affected both Canaan and Egypt. Joseph, having interpreted Pharaoh's dreams and devised a plan to store grain during the seven years of plenty, has risen to a position of power in Egypt.
- When Joseph's brothers come to Egypt to buy grain, they unknowingly interact with Joseph, who eventually reveals his identity to them. Joseph instructs his brothers to return to Canaan and bring their father, Jacob, and the rest of the family to Egypt.
- Genesis 47:2 occurs after Jacob and his family have moved to Egypt. Joseph selects five of his brothers to meet Pharaoh, likely to secure their status and ensure they receive royal favor and provision during the remaining years of famine.
- This event takes place during the latter part of the Second Intermediate Period in Egypt, a time when Asiatic tribes, known as the Hyksos, had considerable influence over Egypt, which may explain the ease with which Joseph and his family were integrated into Egyptian society.
- The narrative sets the stage for the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt, which will later become a central theme in the biblical account, emphasizing God's deliverance and the formation of the Israelite nation.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3947
   There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לָקַח
   Transliteration: lâqach
   Pronunciation: law-kakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7097
   There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָצֶה
   Transliteration: qâtseh
   Pronunciation: kaw-tseh'
   Description: or (negative only) קֵצֶה; from קָצָה; (used in a great variety of applications and idioms; compare קֵץ); an extremity; [idiom] after, border, brim, brink, edge, end, (in-) finite, frontier, outmost coast, quarter, shore, (out-) side, [idiom] some, ut(-ter-) most (part).
   
3. Strong's Number: H251
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָח
   Transliteration: ʼâch
   Pronunciation: awkh
   Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'.
   
4. Strong's Number: H2568
   There are 273 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָמֵשׁ
   Transliteration: châmêsh
   Pronunciation: khaw-maysh'
   Description: masculine חֲמִשָּׁה; a primitive numeral; five; fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece).
   
5. Strong's Number: H582
   There are 648 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱנוֹשׁ
   Transliteration: ʼĕnôwsh
   Pronunciation: en-oshe'
   Description: from אָנַשׁ; properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified אָדָם); hence,; a man in general (singly or collectively); another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ([idiom] of them), [phrase] stranger, those, [phrase] their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. Compare אִישׁ.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3322
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָצַג
   Transliteration: yâtsag
   Pronunciation: yaw-tsag'
   Description: a primitive root; to place permanently; establish, leave, make, present, put, set, stay.
   
7. Strong's Number: H6440
   There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פָּנִים
   Transliteration: pânîym
   Pronunciation: paw-neem'
   Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
   
8. 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.