Genesis 47:23

The Famine In Egypt Continues

²² But he did not purchase the land of the priests because the priests had an allotment from Pharaoh and they ate from their allotment that Pharaoh gave them. That is why they did not sell their land. ²³ Joseph said to the people, "Since I have bought you and your land today for Pharaoh, here is seed for you. Cultivate the land. ²⁴ When you gather in the crop, give one-fifth of it to Pharaoh, and the rest will be yours for seed for the fields and for you to eat, including those in your households and your little children."

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Joseph

Pharaoh

Genesis 41:27

The seven lean, bad-looking cows that came up after them represent seven years, as do the seven empty heads of grain burned with the east wind. They represent seven years of famine.

Genesis 45:6

For these past two years there has been famine in the land and for five more years there will be neither plowing nor harvesting.

Psalm 41:1

For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the Lord delivers him.

Psalm 107:36-37

He allowed the hungry to settle there, and they established a city in which to live.

Psalm 112:5

It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

Proverbs 11:26

People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who sells it.

Proverbs 12:11

The one who works his field will have plenty of food, but whoever chases daydreams lacks wisdom.

Proverbs 13:23

There is abundant food in the field of the poor, but it is swept away by injustice.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Sow your seed in the morning, and do not stop working until the evening; for you do not know which activity will succeed -- whether this one or that one, or whether both will prosper equally.

Isaiah 28:24-25

Does a farmer just keep on plowing at planting time? Does he keep breaking up and harrowing his ground?

Isaiah 55:10

The rain and snow fall from the sky and do not return, but instead water the earth and make it produce and yield crops, and provide seed for the planter and food for those who must eat.

Matthew 24:45

"Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their food at the proper time?

2 Corinthians 9:10

Now God who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your supply of seed and will cause the harvest of your righteousness to grow.