Devine Scripture

Genesis 41:52

What does Genesis 41:52 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 41:52 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And to the second he gave the name Ephraim, for he said, God has given me fruit in the land of my sorrow.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the name of the second he hath called Ephraim: `for, God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of mine affliction.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he named the second Ephraim, saying: God hath made me to grow in the land of my poverty.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the name of the second he called Ephraim — ForGod has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.

Context

v.51And Joseph called the name of the first-born Manasseh: For, said he, God hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father’s house.

v.52This passage

v.53And the seven years of plenty, that was in the land of Egypt, came to an end.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 40:1

    Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.

  • Genesis 17:6

    And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.

  • Psalms 105:17

    He sent a man before them; Joseph was sold for a servant:

  • Genesis 49:22

    Joseph is a fruitful bough, A fruitful bough by a fountain; His branches run over the wall.

  • Amos 6:6

    that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief oils; but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.

  • Genesis 28:3

    And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a company of peoples;

Related questions readers ask

Keep reading

Want to dig deeper? Explore Genesis 41

Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Genesis 41.

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Genesis 41:52.

Browse every hub

BibleTopicsBible answersDevotionalsFamous passagesWord studiesPeoplePlacesVerses for…Reading plansCommentary