Genesis 45:6 kjv — For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be…

King James Version

"For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest."

— Genesis 45:6, King James Version

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Genesis 45 — Context

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And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.

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And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.

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Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.

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For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest.

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And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.

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So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.

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Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:

Genesis 45:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 45:6 say?
Genesis 45:6 in the King James Version reads: “For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest.”
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 (KJV): “For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest.” 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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