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Then Pharaoh told all the Egyptians, &#8220Go to Joseph and do what he tells you.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/genesis/41.htm">New Living Translation</a> Eventually, however, the famine spread throughout the land of Egypt as well. And when the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told them, “Go to Joseph, and do whatever he tells you.” <a href="/esv/genesis/41.htm">English Standard Version</a> When all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread. Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph. What he says to you, do.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/41.htm">King James Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a> So when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread. Then Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph; whatever he says to you, do.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So when all the land of Egypt suffered famine, the people cried out to Pharaoh for bread; and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph; whatever he says to you, you shall do.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a> So when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried out to Pharaoh for bread; and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, &#8220Go to Joseph; whatever he says to you, you shall do.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried out to Pharaoh for bread; and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph; whatever he says to you, you shall do.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then all the land of Egypt was famished, and the people cried out to Pharaoh for bread; and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph; whatever he says to you, you shall do.” <a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried out to Pharaoh for food; and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph; do whatever he says to you.” <a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the whole land of Egypt was stricken with famine, the people cried out to Pharaoh for food. Pharaoh told all Egypt, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt, and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food. Pharaoh told all Egypt, &#8220Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/41.htm">American Standard Version</a> And 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. <a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the famine finally struck Egypt, the people asked the king for food, but he said, "Go to Joseph and do what he tells you to do." <a href="/erv/genesis/41.htm">English Revised Version</a> And 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. <a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When everyone in Egypt began to feel the effects of the famine, the people cried to Pharaoh for food. But Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, "Go to Joseph! Do what he tells you!" <a href="/gnt/genesis/41.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the Egyptians began to be hungry, they cried out to the king for food. So he ordered them to go to Joseph and do what he told them. <a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a> Eventually, the land of Egypt began to feel the effects of the famine, so the people cried out to Pharaoh for food. "Go see Joseph," Pharaoh announced to all the Egyptians, "and do whatever he tells you to do." <a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a> When all the land of Egypt experienced the famine, the people cried out to Pharaoh for food. Pharaoh said to all the people of Egypt, "Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you." <a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When all the land of Egypt experienced the famine, the people cried to Pharaoh for food. Then Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, "Go to Joseph. Whatever he says to you, do." <a href="/wbt/genesis/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, Go to Joseph; what he saith to you, do. <a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a> When all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread, and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph. What he says to you, do.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and all the land of Egypt is famished, and the people cry to Pharaoh for bread, and Pharaoh says to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph; that which he says to you—do.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and all the land of Egypt is famished, and the people crieth unto Pharaoh for bread, and Pharaoh saith to all the Egyptians, 'Go unto Joseph; that which he saith to you -- do.' <a href="/slt/genesis/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all the land of Egypt shall hunger, and the people will cry out to Pharaoh for bread; and Pharaoh will say to all Egypt, Go to Joseph; what he shall say to you, ye shall do.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when there also they began to be famished, the people cried to Pharao for food. And he said to them: Go to Joseph: and do all that he shall say to you. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And being hungry, the people cried out to Pharaoh, asking for provisions. And he said to them: “Go to Joseph. And do whatever he will tell you.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a> When all the land of Egypt became hungry and the people cried to Pharaoh for food, Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians: “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread. Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph; what he says to you, do.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people complained against Pharaoh because of the lack of bread; and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, Go to Joseph; and what he says to you, do. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And all the land of Egypt was hungry, and the people appealed unto Pharaoh for bread, and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Yoseph, and anything that he says to you, you will do.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And 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.' <a href="/sep/genesis/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And all the land of Egypt was hungry; and the people cried to Pharao for bread. And Pharao said to all the Egyptians, Go to Joseph, and do whatsoever he shall tell you. <a href="/parallel/genesis/41-55.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=10734" 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/41.htm">The Famine Begins</a> …54the 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. 55<a href="/hebrew/7456.htm" title="7456: wat·tir·‘aḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To be hungry. A primitive root; to hunger.">When extreme hunger</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.">came to all</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 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/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">and the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/6817.htm" title="6817: way·yiṣ·‘aq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To cry, cry out, call. A primitive root; to shriek; to proclaim.">cried out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: lal·lā·ḥem (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">for food,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">told</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/4713.htm" title="4713: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- Inhab. of Eg. From Mitsrayim; a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim.">the Egyptians,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lə·ḵū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">“Go</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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.">Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ta·‘ă·śū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and do</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.">whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">he tells</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">you.”</a> 56When 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.…<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/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="/exodus/16-15.htm">Exodus 16:15</a> When the Israelites saw it, they asked one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. So Moses told them, “It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat. <a href="/exodus/16-35.htm">Exodus 16:35</a> The Israelites ate manna forty years, until they came to a land where they could settle; they ate manna until they reached the border of Canaan. <a href="/exodus/12-31.htm">Exodus 12:31-32</a> Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron by night and said, “Get up, leave my people, both you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested. / Take your flocks and herds as well, just as you have said, and depart! And bless me also.” <a href="/exodus/12-36.htm">Exodus 12:36</a> 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/12-39.htm">Exodus 12:39</a> Since their dough had no leaven, the people baked what they had brought out of Egypt into unleavened loaves. For when they had been driven out of Egypt, they could not delay and had not prepared any provisions for themselves. <a href="/2_kings/7-1.htm">2 Kings 7:1</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.’” <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="/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="/psalms/105-20.htm">Psalm 105:20-22</a> The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, / to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom. <a href="/psalms/105-24.htm">Psalm 105:24</a> And the LORD made His people very fruitful, more numerous than their foes, <a href="/acts/7-11.htm">Acts 7:11-12</a> Then famine and great suffering swept across Egypt and Canaan, and our fathers could not find food. / When Jacob heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers on their first visit. <a href="/acts/7-13.htm">Acts 7:13-14</a> On their second visit, Joseph revealed his identity to his brothers, and his family became known to Pharaoh. / Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. <a href="/acts/7-18.htm">Acts 7:18</a> Then another king, who knew nothing of Joseph, arose over Egypt.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, Go to Joseph; what he said to you, do.famished.<a href="/2_kings/6-25.htm">2 Kings 6:25-29</a> And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the fourth part of a cab of dove's dung for five pieces of silver… <a href="/jeremiah/14-1.htm">Jeremiah 14:1-6</a> The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth… <a href="/lamentations/4-3.htm">Lamentations 4:3-10</a> Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness… Go unto.<a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40,41</a> Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou… <a href="/psalms/105-20.htm">Psalm 105:20-22</a> The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free… <a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/41-54.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/genesis/41-43.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/genesis/41-43.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/genesis/41-54.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/12-14.htm">Egyptians</a> <a href="/genesis/41-54.htm">Famine</a> <a href="/genesis/25-30.htm">Famished</a> <a href="/genesis/27-21.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/genesis/41-54.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/41-54.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/41-54.htm">Need</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/genesis/21-12.htm">Tells</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/43-25.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/genesis/45-1.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/exodus/2-6.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Egyptians</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Famine</a> <a href="/job/18-12.htm">Famished</a> <a href="/judges/16-26.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Need</a> <a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Suffered</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-27.htm">Tells</a> <a href="/exodus/7-2.htm">Whatever</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 41</div>1. <a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh has two dreams.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Joseph interprets them.</a> 33. <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.</a> 46. <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">The seven years of plenty.</a> 50. <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">He begets children.</a> 53. <a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">The famine begins.</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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The famine's extremity underscores the fulfillment of Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams (<a href="/genesis/41-25.htm">Genesis 41:25-32</a>), demonstrating God's sovereignty and the reliability of divine revelation. The famine's impact on "all the land" emphasizes its severity and sets the stage for Joseph's rise to power, as he had been divinely prepared to manage this crisis.and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food In ancient Egypt, Pharaoh was considered a god-king, responsible for the welfare of his people. The people's cry to Pharaoh reflects their desperation and reliance on his divine authority to provide sustenance. This situation mirrors the Israelites' later cries to God during their wilderness journey (<a href="/exodus/16-3.htm">Exodus 16:3</a>), highlighting a recurring biblical theme of dependence on divine provision during times of need.he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.” Pharaoh's directive to the Egyptians to seek Joseph's guidance signifies Joseph's elevated status and trustworthiness. Joseph, a type of Christ, serves as a mediator and savior figure, prefiguring Jesus' role as the ultimate provider and sustainer (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>). This command also illustrates the fulfillment of Joseph's earlier dreams of leadership (<a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">Genesis 37:5-11</a>) and foreshadows the coming of a greater deliverer who would provide spiritual sustenance to all who seek Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> A Hebrew man who was sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to prominence in Egypt by interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, and was appointed as the second-in-command to manage the impending famine. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt who recognized Joseph's God-given wisdom and appointed him to oversee the land's resources during the famine. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land experiencing a severe famine, leading its people to seek sustenance and guidance from their leaders. 4. <a href="/topical/f/famine.htm">Famine</a> A widespread scarcity of food that affected Egypt and surrounding regions, fulfilling the prophecy revealed through Pharaoh's dreams. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_egyptians.htm">The Egyptians</a> The people of Egypt who were directed by Pharaoh to seek Joseph's guidance during the famine.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Joseph's journey from slavery to leadership demonstrates God's control and purpose in our lives, even through difficult circumstances. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_obedience.htm">Wisdom and Obedience</a> Pharaoh's command to the Egyptians to follow Joseph's instructions highlights the importance of seeking and obeying godly wisdom. <a href="/topical/p/provision_in_times_of_need.htm">Provision in Times of Need</a> Just as God provided for Egypt through Joseph, He provides for us in our times of need, often through unexpected means. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> Joseph's role in managing the famine teaches us about the responsibility that comes with leadership and the importance of using our gifts for the benefit of others. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a> Joseph's faithfulness in prison and in Potiphar's house prepared him for greater responsibilities, reminding us to be faithful in all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41</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/forgive_debtors.htm">Does Genesis depict Joseph's actions as socialist?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_quickly_in_egypt.htm">How do we reconcile Joseph's rapid political ascent with known Egyptian social and dynastic structures (Genesis 45)?</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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 55. - And when (literally, and) all the land of Egypt was famished (literally, and), the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: - cf. the famine in Samaria (<a href="/2_kings/6-26.htm">2 Kings 6:26</a>) - and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith So you, do. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-55.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When extreme hunger וַתִּרְעַב֙ (wat·tir·‘aḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7456.htm">Strong's 7456: </a> To be hungry came to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the land אֶ֣רֶץ (’e·reṣ) 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 the people הָעָ֛ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock cried out וַיִּצְעַ֥ק (way·yiṣ·‘aq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6817.htm">Strong's 6817: </a> To shriek, to proclaim to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Pharaoh פַּרְעֹ֖ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings for food, לַלָּ֑חֶם (lal·lā·ḥem) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> Food, bread, grain [he] פַּרְעֹ֤ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings told וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the Egyptians, מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4713.htm">Strong's 4713: </a> Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt “Go לְכ֣וּ (lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Joseph יוֹסֵ֔ף (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 and do תַּעֲשֽׂוּ׃ (ta·‘ă·śū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make whatever אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he tells יֹאמַ֥ר (yō·mar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say you.” לָכֶ֖ם (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_0.htm">Strong's 0: </a> 0 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-55.htm">Genesis 41:55 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/41-55.htm">Genesis 41:55 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/41-55.htm">Genesis 41:55 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/41-55.htm">Genesis 41:55 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/41-55.htm">Genesis 41:55 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-55.htm">Genesis 41:55 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-55.htm">Genesis 41:55 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-55.htm">Genesis 41:55 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-55.htm">Genesis 41:55 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/41-55.htm">Genesis 41:55 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/41-55.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:55 When all the land of Egypt was (Gen. 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