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Genesis 47:16

Joseph
Money and wealth

14 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.

15 And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth.

And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.

17 And they brought their cattle unto Joseph: and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for the cattle of the herds, and for the asses: and he fed them with bread for all their cattle for that year.

18 When that year was ended, they came unto him the second year, and said unto him, We will not hide it from my lord, how that our money is spent; my lord also hath our herds of cattle; there is not ought left in the sight of my lord, but our bodies, and our lands:

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BSB
“Then bring me your livestock,” said Joseph. “Since the money is gone, I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock.”
KJV
And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.
WEB
Joseph said, “Give me your livestock; and I will give you food for your livestock, if your money is gone.”
ASV
And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.
DARBY
And Joseph said, Give your cattle, and I will give you for your cattle, if [your] money be all gone.
BLB
And Joseph said, “Give your⁺ livestock, and I will give [it] to you⁺ for your⁺ livestock, if the silver is gone.”
ÅB
Og Josef sa: Kom hit med deres buskap, så vil jeg gi dere brød for deres buskap, dersom dere ikke har flere penger.
OTB
Josef svarte: “Bring deres buskap, og jeg vil gi mat i bytte for dem, siden deres penger er borte.”
B1930
Og Josef sa: Kom hit med eders buskap, så vil jeg gi eder brød for eders buskap, dersom I ikke har flere penger.

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Cross references

  • Philippians 4:8

    Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

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  • 1 Corinthians 10:32

    Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:

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  • Proverbs 12:17

    He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

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  • Colossians 4:5

    Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

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  • Daniel 6:5–7

    Then said these men, We shall not find any occasion against this Daniel, except we find it against him concerning the law of his God.

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