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Genesis 47:7

IsraelJosephPharaoh

5 Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Now that your father and brothers have come to you,

6 the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”

Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

8 “How many years have you lived?” Pharaoh asked.

9 “My travels have lasted 130 years,” Jacob replied. “My years have been few and hard, and they have not matched the years of the travels of my fathers.”

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BSB
Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
KJV
And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
WEB
Joseph brought in Jacob, his father, and set him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
ASV
And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
DARBY
And Joseph brought Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh. And Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
BLB
And Joseph brought in Jacob his father and he caused him to stand before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.
ÅB
Og Josef førte Jakob, sin far, inn og fremstilte ham for Farao; og Jakob velsignet Farao.
OTB
Josef førte så sin far Jakob til farao, og Jakob velsignet farao.
B1930
Og Josef førte Jakob, sin far, inn og fremstilte ham for Farao; og Jakob velsignet Farao.

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Cross references

  • Genesis 47:10

    Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.

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  • 2 Samuel 14:22

    Joab fell facedown in homage and blessed the king. “Today,” said Joab, “your servant knows that he has found favor with you, my lord the king, because the king has granted his request.”

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  • Exodus 12:32

    Take your flocks and herds as well, just as you have said, and depart! And bless me also.”

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  • Luke 22:19

    And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”

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  • Matthew 26:26

    While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”

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  • 2 Kings 4:29

    So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.”

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  • 1 Samuel 2:20

    And Eli would bless Elkanah and his wife, saying, “May the LORD give you children by this woman in place of the one she dedicated to the LORD.” Then they would go home.

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  • 2 Samuel 8:10

    he sent his son Joram to greet King David and bless him for fighting and defeating Hadadezer, who had been at war with Toi. Joram brought with him articles of silver and gold and bronze,

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