Genesis 47:2

47:1 Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have, are come out of the land of Canaan; and, behold, they are in the land of Goshen.

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

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From among his brothers he took five men, and presented them to Pharaoh.

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

And he took some of his brothers, even five men, and presented them to Pharaoh.

47:3 And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.

What does Genesis 47:2 mean?

Genesis 47:2 is a verse in the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include לָקַח (lâqach), קָצֶה (qâtseh), אָח (ʼâch). It connects to 4 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Hebrew interlinear

And

tookלָקַחlâqach/law-kakh'/H3947to take (in the widest variety of applications)

someקָצֶהqâtseh/kaw-tseh'/H7097an extremity

his

brethren,אָחʼâch/awkh/H251a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father))

even

fiveחָמֵשׁchâmêsh/khaw-maysh'/H2568five

men,אֱנוֹשׁʼĕnôwsh/en-oshe'/H582a man in general (singly or collectively)

and

presentedיָצַגyâtsag/yaw-tsag'/H3322to place permanently

them

untoפָּנִיםpânîym/paw-neem'/H6440the 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.)

Pharaoh.פַּרְעֹהParʻôh/par-o'/H6547Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings

Commentary on Genesis 47:2

HENRY_FULL · Genesis 47:2

>ver. 11, 12 ), and paying his respects to his father when he sent for him, ver. 27-31 . II. Of Joseph's justice between prince and people in a very critical affair, selling Pharaoh's corn to his subjects with reasonable profits to Pharaoh, and yet without any wrong to them, ver. 13 , &c. Thus he approved himself wise and good, both in his private and in his public capacity. Pharaoh's Generosity; Jacob Presented to Pharaoh. ( b. c. 1706.) 1 Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have, are come out of the land of Canaan; and, behold, they are in the

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Acts 7:13

And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph's kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.

2 Corinthians 4:14

Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.

Colossians 1:28

Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

Jude 1:24

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Genesis 47:2.

Ezekiel 39:14

And they shall sever out men of continual employment, passing through the land to bury with the passengers those that remain upon the face of the earth, to cleanse it: after the end of seven months shall they search. men: Heb. men of continuance

Deuteronomy 25:11

When men strive together one with another, and the wife of the one draweth near for to deliver her husband out of the hand of him that smiteth him, and putteth forth her hand, and taketh him by the secrets:

Genesis 12:15

The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house.

Genesis 45:16

And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants. pleased: Heb. was good in the eyes of Pharaoh

Genesis 47:3

And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.

Genesis 47:6

The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.

Judges 18:7

Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraint

Frequently asked questions

What does Genesis 47:2 say?

Genesis 47:2 (King James Version) reads: "And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh."

Is Genesis 47:2 in the Old or New Testament?

Genesis 47:2 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Genesis.

Who wrote the book of Genesis?

The book of Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses.

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