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Genesis 47:15-17
Modern English Version
Genesis 47:15-17
Modern English Version
15 When the money was all spent in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “Give us food, for why should we die in your presence? For our money is gone.”
16 Joseph said, “Give your livestock, and I will give you food for your livestock, if your money is gone.” 17 They brought their livestock to Joseph, and Joseph gave them food in exchange for the horses, the flocks, the herds, and the donkeys; and he fed them with food in exchange for all their livestock for that year.
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Genesis 47:15-17
New International Version
Genesis 47:15-17
New International Version
15 When the money of the people of Egypt and Canaan was gone,(A) all Egypt came to Joseph(B) and said, “Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes?(C) Our money is all gone.”
16 “Then bring your livestock,(D)” said Joseph. “I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock, since your money is gone.(E)” 17 So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses,(F) their sheep and goats, their cattle and donkeys.(G) And he brought them through that year with food in exchange for all their livestock.
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