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Genesis 47:12 · KJV

"And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families."

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Passage Context

10And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.
11And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.
12And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families.
13And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and all the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine.
14And 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you show care for your family?

2

What does it mean to you to provide for loved ones?

3

When have you felt the joy of supporting your family?

Life Application

family

Make a conscious effort to support your family members in practical ways.

reconciliation

Consider reaching out to family members you may have lost touch with.

People in This Verse

JosephBoth

Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, rose to prominence in Egypt due to his ability to interpret dreams. His story illustrates themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and divine purpose.

First appearance: Genesis 37:3

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