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Genesis 41:53

What does Genesis 41:53 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 41:53 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And so the seven good years in Egypt came to an end.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the seven years of plenty are completed which have been in the land of Egypt,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Now when the seven years of plenty that had been in Egypt were passed:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the seven years of plenty that were in the land of Egypt were ended;

Context

v.52And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.

v.53This passage

v.54And the seven years of famine began to come, according as Joseph had said: and there was famine in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 73:20

    As a dream when one awaketh, So, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou wilt despise their image.

  • Genesis 41:29

    Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

  • Luke 16:25

    But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things: but now here he is comforted, and thou art in anguish.

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