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Genesis 47:16

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14And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.Select Genesis 47:14

15And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth.Select Genesis 47:15

16And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.Select Genesis 47:16

17And they brought their cattle unto Joseph: and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for the cattle of the herds, and for the asses: and he fed them with bread for all their cattle for that year.Select Genesis 47:17

18When that year was ended, they came unto him the second year, and said unto him, We will not hide it from my lord, how that our money is spent; my lord also hath our herds of cattle; there is not ought left in the sight of my lord, but our bodies, and our lands:Select Genesis 47:18

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WEB

47:16 Joseph said, “Give me your livestock; and I will give you food for your livestock, if your money is gone.”

ASV

47:16 And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.

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