Genesis 47:16

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

““Then bring me your livestock,” said Joseph. “Since the money is gone, I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock.””

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BSBPD

““Then bring me your livestock,” said Joseph. “Since the money is gone, I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock.””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and Joseph saith, `Give your cattle; and I give to you for your cattle, if the money hath ceased.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 47:16 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 12:17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
  2. Daniel 6:5Finally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel, unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.”
  3. 1 Corinthians 10:32Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God—
  4. Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
  5. Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

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