Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then Joseph said, “Give up your livestock, and I will give you food for your livestock, since your money
King James Version
And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.
Holman Bible
But Joseph said, “Give me your livestock. Since the money is gone, I will give you food in exchange for your livestock.”
International Standard Version
"You can surrender your livestock," Joseph replied. "I'll feed them in exchange, since your money is gone."
A Conservative Version
And Joseph said, Give your cattle, and I will give you for your cattle, if money fails.
American Standard Version
And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.
Amplified
Joseph said, “Give up your livestock, and I will give you food in exchange for your livestock, since the money is gone.”
Bible in Basic English
And Joseph said, Give me your cattle; I will give you grain in exchange for your cattle if your money is all gone.
Darby Translation
And Joseph said, Give your cattle, and I will give you for your cattle, if your money be all gone.
Julia Smith Translation
And Joseph will say, Give your cattle; and I will give to you for your cattle if silver failed.
King James 2000
And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you food for your cattle, if money fails;.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Joseph said, "Give your livestock and I will give you [food] in exchange for your livestock if [your] money is used up."
Modern King James verseion
And Joseph said, Give your cattle, and I will give you for your cattle, if silver has failed.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said Joseph, "Bring your cattle, and I will give yow for your cattle, if ye be without money."
NET Bible
Then Joseph said, "If your money is gone, bring your livestock, and I will give you food in exchange for your livestock."
New Heart English Bible
Joseph said, "Give me your livestock; and I will give you food for your livestock, if your money is gone."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said Joseph: Give your cattle, and I will give you for your cattle, - if silver hath failed.
Webster
And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money hath failed.
World English Bible
Joseph said, "Give me your livestock; and I will give you food for your livestock, if your money is gone."
Youngs Literal Translation
and Joseph saith, 'Give your cattle; and I give to you for your cattle, if the money hath ceased.'
Themes
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph enriches the king
Extortion » Instances of » Pharaoh in exacting of the egyptians lands and persons, for corn (grain)
Interlinear
Nathan
Miqneh
References
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 47:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Famine In Egypt Continues
15
When all the money in Egypt and Canaan was spent, the Egyptians came to Joseph and said: Give us food! Do not let us die. Do something! Our money is all gone.
16 Then Joseph said, “Give up your livestock, and I will give you food for your livestock, since your money
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 12:17
He who speaks truth shows righteousness, but a false witness deceit.
Daniel 6:5-7
These men said: We shall not find any charge against Daniel, unless we find it against him in the Law of his God.
1 Corinthians 10:32
Do not stumble or offend (do not lead into sin), neither to the Jews, nor to the nations, nor to the congregation of God.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
Colossians 4:5
Behave with wisdom toward those who are outside, making the most of the time.