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Genesis 47:17 · KJV

"And they brought their cattle unto Joseph: and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for the cattle of the herds, and for the asses: and he fed them with bread for all their cattle for that year."

King James Version

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Passage Context

15And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth.
16And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.
17And they brought their cattle unto Joseph: and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for the cattle of the herds, and for the asses: and he fed them with bread for all their cattle for that year.
18When that year was ended, they came unto him the second year, and said unto him, We will not hide it from my lord, how that our money is spent; my lord also hath our herds of cattle; there is not ought left in the sight of my lord, but our bodies, and our lands:
19Wherefore shall we die before thine eyes, both we and our land? buy us and our land for bread, and we and our land will be servants unto Pharaoh: and give us seed, that we may live, and not die, that the land be not desolate.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you manage your resources in times of need?

2

What does it mean to you to barter or exchange?

3

When have you had to make sacrifices for survival?

Life Application

stewardship

Evaluate how you can better manage your resources for future needs.

sacrifice

Consider what sacrifices you are willing to make for the well-being of others.

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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