Genesis 41:52 Meaning
And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.
Context Explained
50And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On bare unto him.
51And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
52And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.
53And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.
54And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 15:5
Jesus speaks of being fruitful in Him, similar to Joseph's experience.
Galatians 5:22
The fruit of the Spirit reflects the blessing of being fruitful in difficult times.
Romans 8:28
Both verses affirm that God works for the good of those who love Him.
Source: Genesis 41:52