Genesis 41:50 cpdv — Then, before the famine arrived, Joseph had two sons born, whom Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of Heliopoli…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, before the famine arrived, Joseph had two sons born, whom Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of Heliopolis, bore for him. "

— Genesis 41:50, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 41 — Context

47

And the fertility of the seven years arrived. And when the grain fields were reduced to sheaves, these were gathered into the storehouses of Egypt.

48

And now all the abundance of grain was stored away in every city.

49

And there was such a great abundance of wheat that it was comparable to the sands of the sea, and its bounty exceeded all measure.

50

Then, before the famine arrived, Joseph had two sons born, whom Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of Heliopolis, bore for him.

51

And he called the name of the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has caused me to forget all my labors and the house of my father.”

52

Likewise, he named the second Ephraim, saying, “God has caused me to increase in the land of my poverty.”

53

And so, when the seven years of fertility that occurred in Egypt had passed,

Genesis 41:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:50 say?
Genesis 41:50 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, before the famine arrived, Joseph had two sons born, whom Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of Heliopolis, bore for him. ”
Where is Genesis 41:50 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:50 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 50.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 41:50.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:50 in?
Genesis 41:50 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 41:50?
Genesis 41:50 reads (CPDV): “Then, before the famine arrived, Joseph had two sons born, whom Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of Heliopolis, bore for him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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