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both Egypt and Canaan wasted away because of the famine. <a href="/nlt/genesis/47.htm">New Living Translation</a> Meanwhile, the famine became so severe that all the food was used up, and people were starving throughout the lands of Egypt and Canaan. <a href="/esv/genesis/47.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now there was no food in all the land, for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished by reason of the famine. <a href="/bsb/genesis/47.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> There was no food, however, in all that region, because the famine was so severe; the lands of Egypt and Canaan had been exhausted by the famine. <a href="/kjv/genesis/47.htm">King James Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/47.htm">New King James Version</a> Now there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/47.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now there was no food in all the land, because the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. <a href="/nasb/genesis/47.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now there was no food in all the land, because the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/47.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now there was no food in all the land, because the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. <a href="/lsb/genesis/47.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now there was no food in all the land because the famine was very heavy, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. <a href="/amp/genesis/47.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now [in the course of time] there was no food in all the land, for the famine was distressingly severe, so that the land of Egypt and all the land of Canaan languished [in destitution and starvation] because of the famine. <a href="/csb/genesis/47.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But there was no food in the entire region, for the famine was very severe. The land of Egypt and the land of Canaan were exhausted by the famine. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/47.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But there was no food in that entire region, for the famine was very severe. The land of Egypt and the land of Canaan were exhausted by the famine. <a href="/asv/genesis/47.htm">American Standard Version</a> And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine. <a href="/cev/genesis/47.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The famine was bad everywhere in Egypt and Canaan, and the people were suffering terribly. <a href="/erv/genesis/47.htm">English Revised Version</a> And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine. <a href="/gwt/genesis/47.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The famine was so severe that there was no food anywhere. Neither Egypt nor Canaan were producing crops because of the famine. <a href="/gnt/genesis/47.htm">Good News Translation</a> The famine was so severe that there was no food anywhere, and the people of Egypt and Canaan became weak with hunger. <a href="/isv/genesis/47.htm">International Standard Version</a> Meanwhile, there continued to be no food throughout the land, because the famine remained very severe. As a result, both Egypt and Canaan languished under the effects of the famine. <a href="/msb/genesis/47.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> There was no food, however, in all that region, because the famine was so severe; the lands of Egypt and Canaan had been exhausted by the famine. <a href="/net/genesis/47.htm">NET Bible</a> But there was no food in all the land because the famine was very severe; the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan wasted away because of the famine. <a href="/nheb/genesis/47.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now there was no food in all the land, for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan grew weak because of the famine. <a href="/wbt/genesis/47.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very distressing, so that the land of Egypt, and all the land of Canaan, fainted by reason of the famine. <a href="/web/genesis/47.htm">World English Bible</a> There was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/47.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And there is no bread in all the land, for the famine [is] very grievous, and the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan are feeble because of the famine; <a href="/ylt/genesis/47.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And there is no bread in all the land, for the famine is very grievous, and the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan are feeble because of the famine; <a href="/slt/genesis/47.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And no bread in all the land; for the famine was heavy exceedingly, and the land of Egypt was exhausted, and the land of Canaan, from before the famine.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/47.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For in the whole world there was want of bread, and a famine had op- pressed the land: more especially of Egypt and Chanaan. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/47.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For in the whole world there was a lack of bread, and a famine had oppressed the land, most of all Egypt and Canaan, <a href="/nabre/genesis/47.htm">New American Bible</a> Since there was no food in all the land because of the extreme severity of the famine, and the lands of Egypt and Canaan were languishing from hunger, <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/47.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now there was no food in all the land, for the famine was very severe. The land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/47.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And there was no grain in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan were desolate by reason of the famine. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/47.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And there was no grain in all the land because the famine was very severe and all the land of Egypt was laid waste, and the land of Canaan, in the presence of the famine.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/47.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished by reason of the famine. <a href="/sep/genesis/47.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And there was no corn in all the land, for the famine prevailed greatly; and the land of Egypt, and the land of Chanaan, fainted for the famine. <a href="/parallel/genesis/47-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=12335" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/47.htm">Joseph's Leadership During the Famine</a> 13<a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">There was no</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: wə·le·ḥem (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">food, however,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in all</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">that region,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/7458.htm" title="7458: hā·rā·‘āḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Famine, hunger. From ra'eb; hunger.">the famine</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">was so</a> <a href="/hebrew/3515.htm" title="3515: ḵā·ḇêḏ (Adj-ms) -- Heavy. From kabad; heavy; figuratively in a good sense or in a bad sense.">severe;</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the lands</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: wə·’e·reṣ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3667.htm" title="3667: kə·na·‘an (N-proper-ms) -- From kana'; humiliated; Kenaan, a son a Ham; also the country inhabited by him.">Canaan</a> <a href="/hebrew/3856.htm" title="3856: wat·tê·lah (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To languish, faint. A primitive root meaning properly, to burn, i.e. to be rabid; also to languish.">had been exhausted</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">by</a> <a href="/hebrew/7458.htm" title="7458: hā·rā·‘āḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Famine, hunger. From ra'eb; hunger.">the famine.</a> 14Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were buying, and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/41-54.htm">Genesis 41:54-57</a> the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. And although there was famine in every country, there was food throughout the land of Egypt. / When extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.” / When the famine had spread over all the land, Joseph opened up all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians; for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt. ... <a href="/genesis/42-5.htm">Genesis 42:5-6</a> So the sons of Israel were among those who came to buy grain, since the famine had also spread to the land of Canaan. / Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground. <a href="/genesis/45-6.htm">Genesis 45:6-11</a> For the famine has covered the land these two years, and there will be five more years without plowing or harvesting. / God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. / Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. ... <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a> As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. <a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">Exodus 1:8-11</a> Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. / “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us. / Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.” ... <a href="/exodus/16-3.htm">Exodus 16:3</a> “If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in the land of Egypt!” they said. “There we sat by pots of meat and ate our fill of bread, but you have brought us into this desert to starve this whole assembly to death!” <a href="/leviticus/26-26.htm">Leviticus 26:26</a> When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will bake your bread in a single oven and dole out your bread by weight, so that you will eat but not be satisfied. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-48.htm">Deuteronomy 28:48</a> you will serve your enemies the LORD will send against you in famine, thirst, nakedness, and destitution. He will place an iron yoke on your neck until He has destroyed you. <a href="/2_kings/6-25.htm">2 Kings 6:25</a> So there was a great famine in Samaria. Indeed, they besieged the city so long that a donkey’s head sold for eighty shekels of silver, and a quarter cab of dove’s dung sold for five shekels of silver. <a href="/2_kings/7-4.htm">2 Kings 7:4</a> If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” <a href="/nehemiah/5-3.htm">Nehemiah 5:3</a> Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our homes to get grain during the famine.” <a href="/psalms/105-16.htm">Psalm 105:16</a> He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. <a href="/isaiah/3-1.htm">Isaiah 3:1</a> For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water, <a href="/jeremiah/14-1.htm">Jeremiah 14:1-6</a> This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought: / “Judah mourns and her gates languish. Her people wail for the land, and a cry goes up from Jerusalem. / The nobles send their servants for water; they go to the cisterns, but find no water; their jars return empty. They are ashamed and humiliated; they cover their heads. ... <a href="/lamentations/5-10.htm">Lamentations 5:10</a> Our skin is as hot as an oven with fever from our hunger.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And 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.A.<a href="/genesis/41-30.htm">Genesis 41:30,31</a> And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land; … <a href="/1_kings/18-5.htm">1 Kings 18:5</a> And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts.<a href="/jeremiah/14-1.htm">Jeremiah 14:1-6</a> The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth… fainted.<a href="/jeremiah/9-12.htm">Jeremiah 9:12</a> Who is the wise man, that may understand this? and who is he to whom the mouth of the LORD hath spoken, that he may declare it, for what the land perisheth and is burned up like a wilderness, that none passeth through?<a href="/joel/1-10.htm">Joel 1:10-12</a> The field is wasted, the land mourneth; for the corn is wasted: the new wine is dried up, the oil languisheth… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/genesis/47-4.htm">Canaan</a> <a href="/genesis/41-57.htm">Distressing</a> <a href="/genesis/47-11.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/21-15.htm">Exhausted</a> <a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Fainted</a> <a href="/genesis/47-4.htm">Famine</a> <a href="/genesis/30-42.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/43-1.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/genesis/44-23.htm">However</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-8.htm">Languished</a> <a href="/genesis/45-11.htm">Need</a> <a href="/genesis/41-32.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/genesis/46-28.htm">Region</a> <a href="/genesis/47-4.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/genesis/47-4.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/genesis/41-27.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/genesis/47-2.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/47-15.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/genesis/47-14.htm">Canaan</a> <a href="/exodus/23-22.htm">Distressing</a> <a href="/genesis/47-14.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/exodus/18-18.htm">Exhausted</a> <a href="/psalms/27-13.htm">Fainted</a> <a href="/genesis/47-20.htm">Famine</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-36.htm">Feeble</a> <a href="/genesis/47-16.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/50-11.htm">Grievous</a> <a href="/genesis/47-22.htm">However</a> <a href="/psalms/68-9.htm">Languished</a> <a href="/genesis/47-22.htm">Need</a> <a href="/exodus/2-23.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/genesis/47-27.htm">Region</a> <a href="/genesis/47-20.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/genesis/47-20.htm">Sore</a> <a href="/numbers/11-6.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/genesis/47-28.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 47</div>1. <a href="/genesis/47-1.htm">Joseph presents his father, and five of his brothers before Pharaoh.</a> 11. <a href="/genesis/47-11.htm">He gives them habitation and maintenance.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/47-13.htm">He gets the Egyptian's money;</a> 16. <a href="/genesis/47-16.htm">their cattle;</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/47-18.htm">and their lands, except the priests', to Pharaoh.</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/47-23.htm">He restores the land for a fifth.</a> 28. <a href="/genesis/47-28.htm">Jacob's age.</a> 29. <a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">He swears Joseph to bury him with his fathers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/47.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/47.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>There was no food, however, in all that region This phrase highlights the severity of the famine affecting the entire region. Famines were not uncommon in the ancient Near East due to reliance on seasonal rains and the Nile's inundation. This particular famine was prophesied by Joseph (<a href="/genesis/41-30.htm">Genesis 41:30</a>) and serves as a backdrop for God's providential care for His people. The lack of food emphasizes the dire circumstances that led to the centralization of power in Egypt under Joseph's administration.because the famine was so severe The severity of the famine underscores the fulfillment of Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams (<a href="/genesis/41-25.htm">Genesis 41:25-32</a>). It was a divine orchestration to bring Jacob's family to Egypt, setting the stage for the Israelites' eventual growth into a great nation. The famine's intensity also serves as a reminder of human vulnerability and the need for reliance on God's provision.the lands of Egypt and Canaan had been exhausted by the famine This phrase indicates the widespread impact of the famine, affecting both Egypt and Canaan. Egypt, typically a breadbasket due to the Nile, was also suffering, which highlights the extraordinary nature of this famine. Canaan's inclusion shows the interconnectedness of the region and sets the stage for the Israelites' migration to Egypt. This movement is significant in biblical history, as it fulfills God's promise to Abraham about his descendants' sojourn in a foreign land (<a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Genesis 15:13</a>). The exhaustion of the lands also prefigures the spiritual barrenness that can occur without God's intervention, pointing to the need for a savior, a role ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> As the governor of Egypt, Joseph was responsible for managing the resources during the famine. His leadership and wisdom were crucial in navigating this crisis. 2. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph served as governor. Egypt was a powerful nation, but even it was not immune to the severe famine. 3. <a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a> The land where Jacob and his family resided before moving to Egypt. It was also affected by the famine, prompting Jacob's sons to seek help in Egypt. 4. <a href="/topical/f/famine.htm">Famine</a> A severe shortage of food that affected both Egypt and Canaan, leading to widespread hardship and necessitating Joseph's strategic management of resources. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jacob's_family.htm">Jacob's Family</a> The family of Israel, who were directly impacted by the famine and eventually moved to Egypt for survival.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_crisis.htm">God's Sovereignty in Crisis</a> The famine was severe, yet God had already positioned Joseph to provide for His people. This reminds us that God is in control, even in dire circumstances. <a href="/topical/w/wise_stewardship.htm">Wise Stewardship</a> Joseph's management of resources during the famine teaches us the importance of wise stewardship and planning, especially in times of abundance. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a> Despite the severity of the famine, God provided for Jacob's family. We can trust that God will meet our needs, even when resources seem scarce. <a href="/topical/i/interconnectedness_of_god's_plan.htm">Interconnectedness of God's Plan</a> The famine affected both Egypt and Canaan, showing how God's plan often involves multiple people and nations. Our lives are interconnected, and our actions can have far-reaching impacts. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Joseph remained faithful to God throughout his trials, and God used him mightily. We are encouraged to remain steadfast in our faith, trusting that God can use our circumstances for His glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_47.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 47</a> <a href="/q/why_is_there_little_evidence_of_egyptian_servitude.htm">Why does the historical record offer little to no evidence of a mass Egyptian servitude to Pharaoh as portrayed in Genesis 47:13-20? </a> <a href="/q/why_no_egyptian_record_of_joseph.htm">If Joseph became a high-ranking Egyptian official, why is there no Egyptian record of him?</a> <a href="/q/do_genesis_43_details_match_history.htm">(Genesis 43) Do the narrative details and timelines align with any reliable extra-biblical sources or known historical events in Egypt and Canaan?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_inflation.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on inflation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/47.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore (literally, heavy), so that the land of Egypt and all the land of Canaan fainted (literally, was exhausted, had become languid and spiritless) by reason of the famine. The introduction of the present section, which first depicts the miseries of a starving population, and then circumstantially describes a great political revolution forced upon them by the stern necessity of hunger, may have been due to a desire (1) to exhibit the extreme urgency which existed for Joseph's care of his father and brethren (Bush), (2) to show the greatness of the benefit conferred on Joseph's house (Baumgarten, Keil, Lange), and perhaps also (3) to foreshadow the political constitution afterwards bestowed upon the Israelites (Gerlach). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/47-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Yet there was no אֵין֙ (’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle food וְלֶ֤חֶם (wə·le·ḥem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> Food, bread, grain throughout בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that region, הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the famine הָרָעָ֖ב (hā·rā·‘āḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7458.htm">Strong's 7458: </a> Famine, hunger was so מְאֹ֑ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily severe; כָבֵ֥ד (ḵā·ḇêḏ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3515.htm">Strong's 3515: </a> Heavy the lands אֶ֤רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Egypt מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa and וְאֶ֣רֶץ (wə·’e·reṣ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land Canaan כְּנַ֔עַן (kə·na·‘an) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3667.htm">Strong's 3667: </a> Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan had been exhausted וַתֵּ֜לַהּ (wat·tê·lah) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3856.htm">Strong's 3856: </a> To be rabid, to languish by מִפְּנֵ֖י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the famine. הָרָעָֽב׃ (hā·rā·‘āḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7458.htm">Strong's 7458: </a> Famine, hunger <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/47-13.htm">Genesis 47:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/47-13.htm">Genesis 47:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/47-13.htm">Genesis 47:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/47-13.htm">Genesis 47:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/47-13.htm">Genesis 47:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/47-13.htm">Genesis 47:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/47-13.htm">Genesis 47:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/47-13.htm">Genesis 47:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/47-13.htm">Genesis 47:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/47-13.htm">Genesis 47:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/47-13.htm">OT Law: Genesis 47:13 There was no bread in all (Gen. 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