Genesis 45:6 bbe — For these two years have been years of need, and there are still five more years to come in which there will be no plou…

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"For these two years have been years of need, and there are still five more years to come in which there will be no ploughing or cutting of grain."

— Genesis 45:6, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 45 — Context

And Joseph said to his brothers, I am Joseph: is my father still living? But his brothers were not able to give him an answer for they were troubled before him.

Then Joseph said to his brothers, Come near to me. And they came near, And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom you sent into Egypt.

Now do not be troubled or angry with yourselves for sending me away, because God sent me before you to be the saviour of your lives.

For these two years have been years of need, and there are still five more years to come in which there will be no ploughing or cutting of grain.

God sent me before you to keep you and yours living on earth so that you might become a great nation.

So now it was not you who sent me here, but God: and he has made me as a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.

Now go quickly to my father, and say to him, Your son Joseph says, God has made me ruler over all the land of Egypt: come down to me straight away:

Genesis 45:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:6 say?

Genesis 45:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For these two years have been years of need, and there are still five more years to come in which there will be no ploughing or cutting of grain.”

Where is Genesis 45:6 in the Bible?

Genesis 45:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 45, verse 6.

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 45:6.

What translation should I read Genesis 45:6 in?

Genesis 45:6 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 45:6?

Genesis 45:6 reads (BBE): “For these two years have been years of need, and there are still five more years to come in which there will be no ploughing or cutting of grain.” 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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