Genesis 41:36

And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 41:36

BSB
This food will be a reserve for the land during the seven years of famine to come upon the land of Egypt. Then the country will not perish in the famine."
AKJV
And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.
CPDV
And let it be prepared for the future famine of seven years, which will oppress Egypt, and then the land will not be consumed by destitution."
ERV
And the food shall be for a store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.
NHEB
That food will be a reserve for the land during the seven years of famine that will come on the land of Egypt, so that the land will survive the famine."
SMT
And the food was for a deposit to the land, for the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; and the land shall not be cut off in the famine.

Commentary for Genesis 41:36

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Overview of Genesis 41:36
Summary
Stored provisions will sustain nation through coming hardship
Place
Egypt
Event
Joseph explains storage's protective purpose
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Teaching