Genesis 41:34

Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 41:34

BSB
Let Pharaoh take action and appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.
AKJV
Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.
CPDV
so that he may appoint overseers throughout all the regions. And let a fifth part of the fruits, throughout the seven fertile years
ERV
Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.
NHEB
Pharaoh should do this, and should appoint overseers over the land, and they should take a fifth of all the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.
SMT
And will Pharaoh make and appoint overseers over the land, exacting a fifth part of the land of Egypt, in the seven years of plenty.

Commentary for Genesis 41:34

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Overview of Genesis 41:34
Summary
Pharaoh should collect surplus grain during prosperous years
Place
Egypt
Event
Joseph advises grain collection strategy
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Teaching