Genesis 47:5 asv — And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:

American Standard Version

"And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee: "

— Genesis 47:5, American Standard Version

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Genesis 47 — Context

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And from among his brethren he took five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.

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And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and our fathers.

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And they said unto Pharaoh, To sojourn in the land are we come; for there is no pasture for thy servants’ flocks; for the famine is sore in the land of Canaan: now therefore, we pray thee, let thy servants dwell in the land of Goshen.

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And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:

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the land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and thy brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any able men among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.

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And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

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And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How many are the days of the years of thy life?

Genesis 47:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 47:5 say?
Genesis 47:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee: ”
Where is Genesis 47:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 47:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 47, verse 5.
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 47:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 47:5 in?
Genesis 47:5 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 47:5?
Genesis 47:5 reads (ASV): “And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee: ” 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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