Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. New Living Translation Then Pharaoh should appoint supervisors over the land and let them collect one-fifth of all the crops during the seven good years. English Standard Version Let Pharaoh proceed to appoint overseers over the land and take one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven plentiful years. Berean Standard Bible Let Pharaoh take action and appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. King James Bible Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. New King James Version Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, to collect one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt in the seven plentiful years. New American Standard Bible Let Pharaoh take action to appoint overseers in charge of the land, and let him take a fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt as a tax in the seven years of abundance. NASB 1995 “Let Pharaoh take action to appoint overseers in charge of the land, and let him exact a fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt in the seven years of abundance. NASB 1977 “Let Pharaoh take action to appoint overseers in charge of the land, and let him exact a fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt in the seven years of abundance. Legacy Standard Bible Let Pharaoh take action and appoint overseers over the land, and let him exact a fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt in the seven years of abundance. Amplified Bible Let Pharaoh take action to appoint overseers and officials over the land, and set aside one-fifth [of the produce] of the [entire] land of Egypt in the seven years of abundance. Christian Standard Bible Let Pharaoh do this: Let him appoint overseers over the land and take a fifth of the harvest of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let Pharaoh do this: Let him appoint overseers over the land and take a fifth of the harvest of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. American Standard Version Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. Contemporary English Version Then appoint some other officials to collect one fifth of every crop harvested in Egypt during the seven years when there is plenty. English Revised Version Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. GOD'S WORD® Translation Make arrangements to appoint supervisors over the land to take a fifth of Egypt's harvest during the seven good years. Good News Translation You must also appoint other officials and take a fifth of the crops during the seven years of plenty. International Standard Version Also, let Pharaoh immediately proceed to appoint supervisors over the land of Egypt, who will collect one fifth of its agricultural production during the coming seven years of abundance. Majority Standard Bible Let Pharaoh take action and appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. NET Bible Pharaoh should do this--he should appoint officials throughout the land to collect one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. New Heart English Bible Pharaoh should do this, and should appoint overseers over the land, and they should take a fifth of all the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. Webster's Bible Translation Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. World English Bible Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt’s produce in the seven plenteous years. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionlet Pharaoh make and appoint overseers over the land, and receive a fifth of the land of Egypt in the seven years of plenty, Young's Literal Translation let Pharaoh make and appoint overseers over the land, and receive a fifth of the land of Egypt in the seven years of plenty, Smith's Literal Translation And will Pharaoh make and appoint overseers over the land, exacting a fifth part of the land of Egypt, in the seven years of plenty. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat he may appoint overseers over all the countries: and gather into barns the fifth part of the fruits, during the seven fruitful years, Catholic Public Domain Version so that he may appoint overseers throughout all the regions. And let a fifth part of the fruits, throughout the seven fertile years New American Bible Let Pharaoh act and appoint overseers for the land to organize it during the seven years of abundance. New Revised Standard Version Let Pharaoh proceed to appoint overseers over the land, and take one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven plenteous years. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land of Egypt to take the fifth part of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven plenteous years. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Pharaoh should go through and let him place a Governor over the land of Egypt, and they should take one fifth in the land of Egypt in the seven years of plenty. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven years of plenty. Brenton Septuagint Translation And let Pharao make and appoint local governors over the land; and let them take up a fifth part of all the produce of the land of Egypt for the seven years of the plenty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams…33Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt. 34Let Pharaoh take action and appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance. 35Under the authority of Pharaoh, let them collect all the excess food from these good years, that they may come and lay up the grain to be preserved as food in the cities.… Cross References Proverbs 6:6-8 Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 21:20 Precious treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man consumes them. Proverbs 30:25 The ants are creatures of little strength, yet they store up their food in the summer; Exodus 23:10-11 For six years you are to sow your land and gather its produce, / but in the seventh year you must let it rest and lie fallow, so that the poor among your people may eat from the field and the wild animals may consume what they leave. Do the same with your vineyard and olive grove. Leviticus 25:20-22 Now you may wonder, ‘What will we eat in the seventh year if we do not sow or gather our produce?’ / But I will send My blessing upon you in the sixth year, so that the land will yield a crop sufficient for three years. / While you are sowing in the eighth year, you will be eating from the previous harvest, until the ninth year’s harvest comes in. 1 Kings 4:7 Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, 1 Kings 4:22-23 Solomon’s provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal, / ten fat oxen, twenty range oxen, and a hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry. 2 Chronicles 31:5-6 As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps. Nehemiah 5:3 Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our homes to get grain during the famine.” Nehemiah 10:37-39 Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.” Psalm 33:18-19 Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion / to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine. Psalm 104:27-28 All creatures look to You to give them their food in due season. / When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things. Isaiah 23:18 Yet her profits and wages will be set apart to the LORD; they will not be stored or saved, for her profit will go to those who live before the LORD, for abundant food and fine clothing. Isaiah 55:2 Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. Matthew 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Treasury of Scripture Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. officers. Numbers 31:14 And Moses was wroth with the officers of the host, with the captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, which came from the battle. 2 Kings 11:11,12 And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, along by the altar and the temple… 2 Chronicles 34:12 And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them were Jahath and Obadiah, the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the sons of the Kohathites, to set it forward; and other of the Levites, all that could skill of instruments of musick. and take. Job 5:20 In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword. Psalm 33:19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. Proverbs 6:6-8 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: … Jump to Previous Abundance Action Appoint Charge Commissioners Egypt Egypt's Exact Fifth Good Harvest Officers Overseers Part Pharaoh Plenteous Plenty Proceed Produce Receive SevenJump to Next Abundance Action Appoint Charge Commissioners Egypt Egypt's Exact Fifth Good Harvest Officers Overseers Part Pharaoh Plenteous Plenty Proceed Produce Receive SevenGenesis 41 1. Pharaoh has two dreams.9. Joseph interprets them. 33. He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married. 46. The seven years of plenty. 50. He begets children. 53. The famine begins. Let Pharaoh take action This phrase indicates a call to decisive leadership. In the context of ancient Egypt, Pharaoh was seen as a god-king, possessing ultimate authority. Joseph's advice to Pharaoh underscores the need for proactive governance, especially in times of impending crisis. This reflects a biblical principle of wise stewardship and preparation, as seen in Proverbs 6:6-8, where the ant is commended for preparing its provisions in summer. and appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt, who is advised by Joseph to prepare for the coming famine. 2. Joseph A Hebrew man who interprets Pharaoh's dreams and provides a plan to save Egypt from famine. 3. Egypt The land where this event takes place, known for its agricultural wealth and strategic importance in the ancient world. 4. Commissioners Officials to be appointed by Pharaoh to oversee the collection of a portion of the harvest. 5. Seven Years of Abundance A period of prosperity predicted by Joseph, which precedes seven years of famine. Teaching Points Wisdom in PreparationJoseph's advice to Pharaoh underscores the importance of preparing for future challenges. As believers, we are called to be prudent and wise stewards of the resources God provides. God's Sovereignty and Provision This passage reminds us that God is in control and provides solutions to impending crises. Trusting in His plan is crucial, even when circumstances seem dire. Leadership and Responsibility Pharaoh's willingness to listen to Joseph and appoint commissioners demonstrates effective leadership. In our lives, we should seek wise counsel and take responsibility for implementing sound strategies. Faith in Action Joseph's faith in God led him to act decisively. Our faith should likewise inspire us to take practical steps in addressing the needs around us. Community and Cooperation The appointment of commissioners highlights the need for collective effort in achieving common goals. As a community of believers, working together enhances our ability to serve and support one another.(34) Take up the fifth part of the land.--Heb., let him fifth the land, that is, exact a fifth part of the produce. It has been supposed that it had been usual in Egypt to pay to the king a tithe of the crop, and the doubling of the impost would not press very heavily on the people in these years of extraordinary abundance. As the reason of the enactment would be made known, it would also induce all careful people to store up a portion of their own superabundance for future need. Subsequently, a fifth of the produce was fixed by Joseph permanently as the king's rent. Hebrew Let Pharaohפַרְעֹ֔ה (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings take action יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make and appoint וְיַפְקֵ֥ד (wə·yap̄·qêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit commissioners פְּקִדִ֖ים (pə·qi·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6496: Commissioner, deputy, overseer over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the land הָאָ֑רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land to take a fifth וְחִמֵּשׁ֙ (wə·ḥim·mêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2567: To take the fifth part of [its] harvest אֶ֣רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land during the seven בְּשֶׁ֖בַע (bə·še·ḇa‘) Preposition-b | Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number years שְׁנֵ֥י (šə·nê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 8141: A year of abundance. הַשָּׂבָֽע׃ (haś·śā·ḇā‘) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7647: Plenty, satiety Links Genesis 41:34 NIVGenesis 41:34 NLT Genesis 41:34 ESV Genesis 41:34 NASB Genesis 41:34 KJV Genesis 41:34 BibleApps.com Genesis 41:34 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:34 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:34 French Bible Genesis 41:34 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 41:34 Let Pharaoh do this and let him (Gen. 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