Genesis 41:56 Meaning
And the famine was over all the face of the earth: And Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt.
Context Explained
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.
55And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.
56And the famine was over all the face of the earth: And Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt.
57And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Acts 7:11
Stephen recounts the famine and Joseph's role in providing for his family.
Matthew 14:16
Jesus also provided food for the hungry during His ministry.
1 Timothy 6:17
Both verses remind us of God's provision in times of need.
Source: Genesis 41:56