Genesis 41:54 net — Then the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had predicted. There was famine in all the other lands, but throug…

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"Then the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had predicted. There was famine in all the other lands, but throughout the land of Egypt there was food."

— Genesis 41:54, NET Bible

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Genesis 41 — Context

51

Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying,“Certainly God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s house.”

52

He named the second child Ephraim, saying,“Certainly God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.”

53

The seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end.

54

Then the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had predicted. There was famine in all the other lands, but throughout the land of Egypt there was food.

55

When all the land of Egypt experienced the famine, the people cried out to Pharaoh for food. Pharaoh said to all the people of Egypt,“Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.”

56

While the famine was over all the earth, Joseph opened the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians. The famine was severe throughout the land of Egypt.

57

People from every country came to Joseph in Egypt to buy grain because the famine was severe throughout the earth.

Genesis 41:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 41:54 say?
Genesis 41:54 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had predicted. There was famine in all the other lands, but throughout the land of Egypt there was food.”
Where is Genesis 41:54 in the Bible?
Genesis 41:54 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 41, verse 54.
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 41:54.
What translation should I read Genesis 41:54 in?
Genesis 41:54 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 41:54?
Genesis 41:54 reads (NET): “Then the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had predicted. There was famine in all the other lands, but throughout the land of Egypt there was food.” 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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