Genesis 47:10 cpdv — And blessing the king, he went outside.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And blessing the king, he went outside. "

— Genesis 47:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 47 — Context

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After this, Joseph brought in his father to the king, and he stood him in his sight. He blessed him,

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and he questioned him: “How many are the days of the years of your life?”

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He responded, “The days of my sojourn are one hundred and thirty years, few and unworthy, and they do not reach even to the days of the sojourning of my fathers.”

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And blessing the king, he went outside.

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Truly, Joseph gave his father and brothers a possession in Egypt, in the best place of the land, in Rameses, as Pharaoh had instructed.

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And he fed them, along with all his father’s house, providing portions of food to each one.

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For in the whole world there was a lack of bread, and a famine had oppressed the land, most of all Egypt and Canaan,

Genesis 47:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 47:10 say?
Genesis 47:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And blessing the king, he went outside. ”
Where is Genesis 47:10 in the Bible?
Genesis 47:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 47, verse 10.
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 47:10.
What translation should I read Genesis 47:10 in?
Genesis 47:10 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 47:10?
Genesis 47:10 reads (CPDV): “And blessing the king, he went outside. ” 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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