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Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. <a href="/kjv/genesis/47.htm">King James Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/47.htm">New King James Version</a> And Joseph situated his father and his brothers, 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. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/47.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Joseph settled his father and his brothers and gave them property in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had ordered. <a href="/nasb/genesis/47.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Joseph settled his father and his brothers and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had ordered. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/47.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So Joseph settled his father and his brothers, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had ordered. <a href="/lsb/genesis/47.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Joseph settled his father and his brothers 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. <a href="/amp/genesis/47.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Joseph settled his father and brothers and gave them a possession in Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses (Goshen), as Pharaoh commanded. <a href="/csb/genesis/47.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/47.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. <a href="/asv/genesis/47.htm">American Standard Version</a> And 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. <a href="/cev/genesis/47.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Joseph obeyed the king's orders and gave his father and brothers some of the best land in Egypt near the city of Rameses. <a href="/erv/genesis/47.htm">English Revised Version</a> And 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. <a href="/gwt/genesis/47.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As Pharaoh had ordered, Joseph had his father and his brothers live in the best part of Egypt, the region of Rameses. He gave them property there. <a href="/gnt/genesis/47.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Joseph settled his father and his brothers in Egypt, giving them property in the best of the land near the city of Rameses, as the king had commanded. <a href="/isv/genesis/47.htm">International Standard Version</a> Joseph settled his father and brothers, assigning them their own land in the best part of Egypt (in the territory of Rameses), just as Pharaoh had ordered. <a href="/msb/genesis/47.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. <a href="/net/genesis/47.htm">NET Bible</a> So Joseph settled his father and his brothers. He gave them territory in the land of Egypt, in the best region of the land, the land of Rameses, just as Pharaoh had commanded. <a href="/nheb/genesis/47.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Joseph settled his father and his brothers, and gave them property in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Raamses, as Pharaoh had commanded. <a href="/wbt/genesis/47.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And 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. <a href="/web/genesis/47.htm">World English Bible</a> Joseph placed his father and his brothers, 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/47.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Joseph settles his father and his brothers, and gives a possession to them in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh commanded; <a href="/ylt/genesis/47.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Joseph settleth his father and his brethren, and giveth to them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh commanded; <a href="/slt/genesis/47.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Joseph will place his father and his brethren, and will give to them possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, according to what Pharaoh commanded.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/47.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Joseph gave a possession to his father and his brethren in Egypt, in the best place of the land, in Ramesses, as Pharao had commanded. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/47.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Truly, Joseph gave his father and brothers a possession in Egypt, in the best place of the land, in Rameses, as Pharaoh had instructed. <a href="/nabre/genesis/47.htm">New American Bible</a> Joseph settled his father and brothers and gave them a holding in Egypt on the pick of the land, in the region of Rameses, as Pharaoh had ordered. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/47.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Joseph settled his father and his brothers, and granted them a holding in the land of Egypt, in the best part of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had instructed.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/47.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Joseph settled his father and his brothers, 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. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/47.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yoseph settled his father and his brothers, and he gave to them an inheritance in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Ramsis, as Pharaoh commanded.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/47.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And 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. <a href="/sep/genesis/47.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joseph settled his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best land, in the land of Ramesses, as Pharao commanded. <a href="/parallel/genesis/47-11.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=12316" 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">Jacob Settles in Goshen</a> …10Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence. 11<a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">So Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yō·wō·šêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">settled</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇîw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">and brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’e·reṣ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</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/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">and gave them</a> <a href="/hebrew/272.htm" title="272: ’ă·ḥuz·zāh (N-fs) -- A possession. Feminine passive participle from 'achaz; something seized, i.e. A possession.">property</a> <a href="/hebrew/4315.htm" title="4315: bə·mê·ṭaḇ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The best. From yatab; the best part.">in the best</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.">part of the land,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’e·reṣ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the district</a> <a href="/hebrew/7486.htm" title="7486: ra‘·mə·sês (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Eg. Or Raamcec; of Egyptian origin; Rameses or Raamses, a place in Egypt.">of Rameses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">as</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: p̄ar·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">had commanded.</a> 12Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families.…<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="/exodus/1-11.htm">Exodus 1:11</a> So the Egyptians appointed taskmasters over the Israelites to oppress them with forced labor. As a result, they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. <a href="/exodus/12-37.htm">Exodus 12:37</a> The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children. <a href="/exodus/13-20.htm">Exodus 13:20</a> They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the wilderness. <a href="/exodus/15-22.htm">Exodus 15:22</a> Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the Desert of Shur. For three days they walked in the desert without finding water. <a href="/exodus/16-1.htm">Exodus 16:1</a> On the fifteenth day of the second month after they had left the land of Egypt, the whole congregation of Israel set out from Elim and came to the Desert of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai. <a href="/exodus/17-1.htm">Exodus 17:1</a> Then the whole congregation of Israel left the Desert of Sin, moving from place to place as the LORD commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. <a href="/exodus/19-1.htm">Exodus 19:1-2</a> In the third month, on the same day of the month that the Israelites had left the land of Egypt, they came to the Wilderness of Sinai. / After they had set out from Rephidim, they entered the Wilderness of Sinai, and Israel camped there in front of the mountain. <a href="/numbers/33-5.htm">Numbers 33:5-6</a> The Israelites set out from Rameses and camped at Succoth. / They set out from Succoth and camped at Etham, on the edge of the wilderness. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-1.htm">Deuteronomy 1:1</a> These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel in the wilderness east of the Jordan—in the Arabah opposite Suph—between Paran and Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab. <a href="/joshua/24-4.htm">Joshua 24:4</a> and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave Esau Mount Seir to possess, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt. <a href="/psalms/105-23.htm">Psalm 105:23</a> Then Israel entered Egypt; Jacob dwelt in the land of Ham. <a href="/isaiah/52-4.htm">Isaiah 52:4</a> For this is what the Lord GOD says: “At first My people went down to Egypt to live, then Assyria oppressed them without cause. <a href="/acts/7-14.htm">Acts 7:14-15</a> Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. / So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. <a href="/acts/7-17.htm">Acts 7:17</a> As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number. <a href="/acts/7-18.htm">Acts 7:18-19</a> Then another king, who knew nothing of Joseph, arose over Egypt. / He exploited our people and oppressed our fathers, forcing them to abandon their infants so they would die.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Joseph placed his father and his brothers, 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.Raamses.<a href="/genesis/47-6.htm">Genesis 47:6</a> The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.<a href="/exodus/1-11.htm">Exodus 1:11</a> Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses.<a href="/exodus/12-37.htm">Exodus 12:37</a> And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/47-6.htm">Best</a> <a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/genesis/45-19.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/acts/16-12.htm">District</a> <a href="/genesis/47-6.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/28-4.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/genesis/47-7.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/genesis/41-34.htm">Part</a> <a href="/genesis/47-10.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/genesis/44-17.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/genesis/46-6.htm">Property</a> <a href="/numbers/33-5.htm">Rameses</a> <a href="/numbers/33-5.htm">Ram'eses</a> <a href="/genesis/36-8.htm">Settled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/49-11.htm">Best</a> <a href="/genesis/50-2.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/genesis/50-2.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-4.htm">District</a> <a href="/genesis/47-13.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/48-4.htm">Heritage</a> <a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/exodus/16-24.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/genesis/49-29.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/genesis/47-24.htm">Part</a> <a href="/genesis/47-14.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/50-23.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/genesis/47-27.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/genesis/47-23.htm">Property</a> <a href="/exodus/1-11.htm">Rameses</a> <a href="/exodus/12-37.htm">Ram'eses</a> <a href="/genesis/47-27.htm">Settled</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>So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt Joseph, having risen to a position of power in Egypt, fulfills his role as a provider and protector for his family. This act of settling his family in Egypt is significant as it marks the beginning of the Israelites' sojourn in a foreign land, which would eventually lead to their enslavement and the Exodus. Joseph's actions reflect the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be strangers in a land not their own (<a href="/genesis/15-13.htm">Genesis 15:13</a>). This also prefigures Christ, who provides for His people and prepares a place for them (<a href="/john/14-2.htm">John 14:2-3</a>).and gave them property in the best part of the land Joseph's provision of the best land demonstrates his favor and the special status of his family in Egypt. This best part of the land is often associated with the fertile region of Goshen, which was ideal for their pastoral lifestyle. This act of generosity can be seen as a type of Christ's provision for His followers, offering them abundant life (<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a>).the district of Rameses The mention of Rameses is an anachronism, as the city of Rameses was named after the later Pharaohs of the 19th Dynasty. This suggests that the text was updated to reflect the known geography of the time of writing. The district of Rameses is traditionally identified with the region of Goshen, a fertile area in the Nile Delta. This location provided the Israelites with the resources needed to thrive and multiply, setting the stage for their eventual oppression and deliverance.as Pharaoh had commanded Pharaoh's command underscores the authority and influence Joseph wielded in Egypt. It also highlights the divine orchestration behind the events, as God used Joseph's position to preserve His chosen people. This command can be seen as a parallel to God's sovereign will, ensuring the survival and growth of the Israelites in preparation for their future exodus and fulfillment of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> The son of Jacob who rose to power in Egypt. He is instrumental in providing for his family during the famine. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a> The patriarch of the Israelites, father of Joseph and his brothers, who relocates to Egypt during the famine. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt who favors Joseph and allows his family to settle in the best part of the land. 4. <a href="/topical/b/brothers_of_joseph.htm">Brothers of Joseph</a> The sons of Jacob who come to Egypt seeking relief from the famine. 5. <a href="/topical/l/land_of_rameses.htm">Land of Rameses</a> The region in Egypt where Joseph's family is settled, noted for its fertility and suitability for livestock.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_through_leadership.htm">God's Provision Through Leadership</a> Joseph's leadership and wisdom are instrumental in providing for his family. This demonstrates how God can use individuals in positions of authority to fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Jacob's move to Egypt, despite the potential risks, reflects his faith in God's promises to make his descendants a great nation. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's plans even when circumstances are uncertain. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_family.htm">The Importance of Family</a> Joseph's actions underscore the importance of caring for family members, especially in times of need. Christians are called to support and provide for their families. <a href="/topical/d/divine_favor_and_human_responsibility.htm">Divine Favor and Human Responsibility</a> While Joseph and his family receive favor from Pharaoh, it is Joseph's integrity and hard work that earn this favor. Believers should strive to live in a way that honors God and earns the respect of others.<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/what_is_goshen's_biblical_significance.htm">What is Goshen's biblical significance?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'vagabond'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What is Goshen's biblical significance?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_mourning_at_atad_site.htm">Genesis 50:10–11 details a prolonged mourning at the threshing floor of Atad; is there any archaeological evidence for this specific location or for such large-scale ceremonies there? </a> <a href="/q/why_is_goshen_called_'the_best_land'.htm">How can the land of Goshen be “the best of the land” (Genesis 47:6) given Egypt’s own fertile regions and the scarce mention of Goshen in historical texts? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/47.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - And Joseph placed his father and his brethren (i.e. gave them a settlement, the import of which the next clause explains), and gave them a possession (i.e. allowed them to acquire property) in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, - either that district of Goshen in which Jacob and his family first settled (Michaelis, Rosenmüller), or, what seems more probable, the land of Goshen itself (LXX., Keil, Hengstenberg, Kalisch, et alii), being so named proleptically from the town Rameses, which was subsequently built (<a href="/exodus/1-11.htm">Exodus 1:11</a>), or, if the town existed in the time of Joseph, and was only afterwards fortified by the Israelites, deriving its designation from the name of its chief city' - as Pharaoh had commanded. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/47-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Joseph יוֹסֵף֮ (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites settled וַיּוֹשֵׁ֣ב (way·yō·wō·šêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry his father אָבִ֣יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father and brothers אֶחָיו֒ (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) in the land בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Egypt מִצְרַ֔יִם (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 gave them לָהֶ֤ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> property אֲחֻזָּה֙ (’ă·ḥuz·zāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_272.htm">Strong's 272: </a> Something seized, a possession in the best בְּמֵיטַ֥ב (bə·mê·ṭaḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4315.htm">Strong's 4315: </a> The best part part of the land, הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land the district בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Rameses, רַעְמְסֵ֑ס (ra‘·mə·sês) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7486.htm">Strong's 7486: </a> Rameses -- a city in Egypt as כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Pharaoh פַרְעֹֽה׃ (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings had commanded. צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/47-11.htm">Genesis 47:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/47-11.htm">OT Law: Genesis 47:11 Joseph placed his father and his brothers (Gen. 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