Genesis 47:12 net — Joseph also provided food for his father, his brothers, and all his father’s household, according to the number of thei…

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"Joseph also provided food for his father, his brothers, and all his father’s household, according to the number of their little children."

— Genesis 47:12, NET Bible

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Genesis 47 — Context

9

Jacob said to Pharaoh,“All the years of my travels are 130. All the years of my life have been few and painful; the years of my travels are not as long as those of my ancestors.”

10

Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from his presence.

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So Joseph settled his father and his brothers. He gave them territory in the land of Egypt, in the best region of the land, the land of Rameses, just as Pharaoh had commanded.

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Joseph also provided food for his father, his brothers, and all his father’s household, according to the number of their little children.

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But there was no food in all the land because the famine was very severe; the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan wasted away because of the famine.

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Joseph collected all the money that could be found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan as payment for the grain they were buying. Then Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s palace.

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When the money from the lands of Egypt and Canaan was used up, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said,“Give us food! Why should we die before your very eyes because our money has run out?”

Genesis 47:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 47:12 say?
Genesis 47:12 in the NET Bible reads: “Joseph also provided food for his father, his brothers, and all his father’s household, according to the number of their little children.”
Where is Genesis 47:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 47:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 47, verse 12.
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 47:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 47:12 in?
Genesis 47:12 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 47:12?
Genesis 47:12 reads (NET): “Joseph also provided food for his father, his brothers, and all his father’s household, according to the number of their little children.” 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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