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And Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house. <a href="/bsb/genesis/47.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Joseph 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. <a href="/kjv/genesis/47.htm">King James Bible</a> And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/47.htm">New King James Version</a> And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/47.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Joseph collected all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan in payment for the grain which they bought, and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house. <a href="/nasb/genesis/47.htm">NASB 1995</a> Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan for the grain which they bought, and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh&#8217s house. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/47.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan for the grain which they bought, and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house. <a href="/lsb/genesis/47.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan for the grain which they bought, and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house. <a href="/amp/genesis/47.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan [in payment] for the grain which they bought, and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house. <a href="/csb/genesis/47.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Joseph collected all the silver to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were purchasing, and he brought the silver to Pharaoh’s palace. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/47.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were purchasing, and he brought the money to Pharaoh&#8217s palace. <a href="/asv/genesis/47.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house. <a href="/cev/genesis/47.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So Joseph sold them the grain that had been stored up, and he put the money in the king's treasury. <a href="/erv/genesis/47.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house. <a href="/gwt/genesis/47.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joseph collected all the money that could be found in Egypt and in Canaan as payment for the grain people bought. Then he took it to Pharaoh's palace. <a href="/gnt/genesis/47.htm">Good News Translation</a> As they bought grain, Joseph collected all the money and took it to the palace. <a href="/isv/genesis/47.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Joseph kept on accumulating all the money that was to be found throughout Egypt and Canaan in exchange for the grain that was being purchased. He stored the money in Pharaoh's palace. <a href="/msb/genesis/47.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Joseph 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. <a href="/net/genesis/47.htm">NET Bible</a> Joseph collected all the money that could be found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan as payment for the grain they were buying. Then Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's palace. <a href="/nheb/genesis/47.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Joseph gathered up all of the money to be found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain they were purchasing. And Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh?s treasury. <a href="/wbt/genesis/47.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house. <a href="/web/genesis/47.htm">World English Bible</a> Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/47.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Joseph gathers all the silver that is found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain that they are buying, and Joseph brings the silver into the house of Pharaoh. <a href="/ylt/genesis/47.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Joseph gathereth all the silver that is found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn that they are buying, and Joseph bringeth the silver into the house of Pharaoh. <a href="/slt/genesis/47.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Joseph will gather together all the silver being found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought: and Joseph will bring the silver to the house of Pharaoh.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/47.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Out of which he gathered up all the money for the corn which they bought, and brought it into the king's treasure. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/47.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> from which he gathered together all the money for the grain that they bought, and he took it into the treasury of the king. <a href="/nabre/genesis/47.htm">New American Bible</a> Joseph gathered in, as payment for the grain that they were buying, all the money that was to be found in Egypt and Canaan, and he put it in Pharaoh’s house. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/47.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, in exchange for the grain that they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/47.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Joseph gathered up all the money that was to be found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan for the grain which they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/47.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yoseph collected all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan for the grain that they had bought, and Yoseph brought the money to the house of Pharaoh.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/47.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house. <a href="/sep/genesis/47.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and the land of Chanaan, in return for the corn which they bought, and he distributed corn to them; and Joseph brought all the money into the house of Pharao. <a href="/parallel/genesis/47-14.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=12345" 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> 13There 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. 14<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.">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/3950.htm" title="3950: way·laq·qêṭ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pick or gather up, glean. A primitive root; properly, to pick up, i.e. to gather; specifically, to glean.">collected</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">the money</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: han·nim·ṣā (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To attain to, find. ">to be found</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ḇə·’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/776.htm" title="776: ū·ḇə·’e·reṣ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and the land</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.">of Canaan</a> <a href="/hebrew/7668.htm" title="7668: baš·še·ḇer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Corn, grain. The same as sheber; grain.">in exchange for the grain</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/7666.htm" title="7666: šō·ḇə·rîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To buy grain. Denominative from sheber; to deal in grain.">were buying,</a> <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.">and he</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/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇê (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">it</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.">into Pharaoh’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯāh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">palace.</a> 15When the money from the lands of Egypt and Canaan was gone, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? For our funds have run out!”…<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/41-56.htm">Genesis 41:56-57</a> 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. / And every nation came to Joseph in Egypt to buy grain, because the famine was severe over all the earth. <a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6</a> 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/45-11.htm">Genesis 45:11</a> And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’ <a href="/genesis/47-20.htm">Genesis 47:20-21</a> So Joseph acquired for Pharaoh all the land in Egypt; the Egyptians, one and all, sold their fields because the famine was so severe upon them. The land became Pharaoh’s, / and Joseph reduced the people to servitude from one end of Egypt to the other. <a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a> Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. <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="/exodus/16-12.htm">Exodus 16:12</a> “I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’” <a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14-15</a> The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land. <a href="/2_kings/7-1.htm">2 Kings 7:1-2</a> Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the LORD says: ‘About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, a seah of fine flour will sell for a shekel, and two seahs of barley will sell for a shekel.’” / But the officer on whose arm the king leaned answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” replied Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it.” <a href="/2_kings/7-16.htm">2 Kings 7:16</a> Then the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. It was then that a seah of fine flour sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley sold for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD. <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 105:16-17</a> He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. / He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. <a href="/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26</a> The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it. <a href="/isaiah/23-3.htm">Isaiah 23:3</a> On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. <a href="/ezekiel/27-17.htm">Ezekiel 27:17</a> Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.the money.<a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Genesis 41:56</a> 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.Joseph brought.<a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Luke 16:1,2,10-12</a> And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods… <a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a> Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.<a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a> As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Bought</a> <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Buying</a> <a href="/genesis/47-13.htm">Canaan</a> <a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/genesis/45-23.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/genesis/47-13.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/44-17.htm">Found</a> <a href="/genesis/41-49.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Gathereth</a> <a href="/genesis/45-23.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/genesis/46-4.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/47-12.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/44-8.htm">Money</a> <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/genesis/47-11.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/45-22.htm">Silver</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/47-20.htm">Bought</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-28.htm">Buying</a> <a href="/genesis/47-15.htm">Canaan</a> <a href="/genesis/48-2.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/exodus/22-6.htm">Corn</a> <a href="/genesis/47-15.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/47-29.htm">Found</a> <a href="/genesis/49-1.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/numbers/11-24.htm">Gathereth</a> <a href="/genesis/47-16.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/genesis/48-14.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/genesis/50-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/47-15.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/47-15.htm">Money</a> <a href="/exodus/7-23.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/exodus/2-9.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/genesis/47-19.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/47-20.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Silver</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'; 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This phrase highlights his administrative skills and the centralization of economic power. The famine affected both Egypt and Canaan, indicating the widespread nature of the crisis. Joseph's actions here can be seen as a fulfillment of the dreams he interpreted for Pharaoh, where he foresaw seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine (<a href="/genesis/41-25.htm">Genesis 41:25-30</a>). This collection of money signifies the transfer of wealth and resources to Egypt, which would later play a role in the Israelites' eventual enslavement, as they became economically dependent on Egypt.in exchange for the grain they were buying The exchange of money for grain underscores the severity of the famine and the desperation of the people. Grain, a staple food, became a precious commodity, and Joseph's management ensured that Egypt had enough stored to sell. This transaction also reflects the economic practices of the time, where barter and trade were common, but money was increasingly used as a medium of exchange. The situation foreshadows the later economic policies Joseph would implement, including the exchange of livestock and land for food, further consolidating Pharaoh's power (<a href="/genesis/47-16.htm">Genesis 47:16-20</a>).and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace Joseph's loyalty to Pharaoh is evident as he brings the collected money into Pharaoh's palace, signifying the centralization of wealth and power. The palace, as the seat of Pharaoh's authority, becomes the repository of the nation's wealth. This act not only demonstrates Joseph's integrity and faithfulness in his role but also sets the stage for the Israelites' eventual enslavement, as the centralization of power in Pharaoh's hands would later lead to their oppression. The palace, in this context, symbolizes the growing power of the Egyptian state, which would become a significant player in the biblical narrative, especially in the Exodus story.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> The son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. He is a key figure in managing the famine crisis. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt, who entrusted Joseph with the administration of the land during the years of plenty and famine. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph served as a high-ranking official and where the famine was severe, affecting both Egypt and surrounding regions. 4. <a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a> The land where Joseph's family resided before coming to Egypt due to the famine. It was also affected by the famine, leading them to seek help from Egypt. 5. <a href="/topical/f/famine.htm">Famine</a> A severe shortage of food that affected Egypt and Canaan, leading to Joseph's strategic management of resources.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_wisdom.htm">Stewardship and Wisdom</a> Joseph's actions demonstrate the importance of wise stewardship and planning. Believers are encouraged to manage their resources prudently, trusting in God's provision while acting responsibly. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The events in Joseph's life, including the famine, illustrate God's sovereign control over history. Even in difficult times, God works through circumstances to fulfill His purposes. <a href="/topical/p/provision_and_trust.htm">Provision and Trust</a> Just as Joseph provided for Egypt and his family, God provides for His people. Believers are called to trust in God's provision, even when resources seem scarce. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_integrity.htm">Leadership and Integrity</a> Joseph's integrity and leadership during the crisis serve as a model for believers. In positions of influence, Christians are called to act with integrity and seek the welfare 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/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/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_allow_foreigners_grain_in_famine.htm">Why would Egyptian officials allow foreign travelers to buy grain amid a severe famine with no documented restrictions (Genesis 42:1–5)? </a> <a href="/q/is_there_proof_of_joseph's_high_rank_in_egypt.htm">Is there archaeological proof that Joseph was elevated to such a high rank in Egypt as described in Genesis 47:1-6?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/47.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - And Joseph gathered up - the verb, used only here of collecting money, usually signifies to gather things lying on the ground, as, e.g., ears of corn (<a href="/ruth/2-3.htm">Ruth 2:3</a>), stones (<a href="/genesis/31-46.htm">Genesis 31:46</a>), manna (<a href="/exodus/16-14.htm">Exodus 16:14</a>), flowers (<a href="/songs/6-2.htm">Song of Solomon 6:2</a>) - all the money (literally, silver) that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph (who in this matter was simply Pharaoh's steward) brought the money into Pharaoh's house (i.e. deposited it in the royal treasury). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/47-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Joseph יוֹסֵ֗ף (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 collected וַיְלַקֵּ֣ט (way·laq·qêṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3950.htm">Strong's 3950: </a> To pick up, to gather, to glean all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the money הַכֶּ֙סֶף֙ (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money to be found הַנִּמְצָ֤א (han·nim·ṣā) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present in the land בְאֶֽרֶץ־ (ḇə·’e·reṣ-) Preposition-b | 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 the land וּבְאֶ֣רֶץ (ū·ḇə·’e·reṣ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of 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 in exchange for the grain בַּשֶּׁ֖בֶר (baš·še·ḇer) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7668.htm">Strong's 7668: </a> Corn, grain they הֵ֣ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They were buying, שֹׁבְרִ֑ים (šō·ḇə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7666.htm">Strong's 7666: </a> To deal in grain and he יוֹסֵ֛ף (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 brought וַיָּבֵ֥א (way·yā·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go [it] הַכֶּ֖סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money into Pharaoh’s פַרְעֹֽה׃ (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings palace. בֵּ֥יתָה (bê·ṯāh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/47-14.htm">Genesis 47:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/47-14.htm">Genesis 47:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/47-14.htm">Genesis 47:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/47-14.htm">Genesis 47:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/47-14.htm">Genesis 47:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/47-14.htm">Genesis 47:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/47-14.htm">Genesis 47:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/47-14.htm">Genesis 47:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/47-14.htm">Genesis 47:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/47-14.htm">Genesis 47:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/47-14.htm">OT Law: Genesis 47:14 Joseph gathered up all the money that (Gen. 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