Genesis 41:48

And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 41:48

BSB
During those seven years, Joseph collected all the excess food in the land of Egypt and stored it in the cities. In every city he laid up the food from the fields around it.
AKJV
And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.
CPDV
And now all the abundance of grain was stored away in every city.
ERV
And he gathered up all the food of the seven years which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.
NHEB
And he collected all the food during the seven years when there was abundance in the land of Egypt, and put the food in the cities. He placed in every city the food from the fields surrounding it.
SMT
And he will gather all the food of the seven years which were in the land of Egypt, and he will give the food in the cities: the food of the field of the city which round about her, he gave in the midst of her.

Commentary for Genesis 41:48

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Overview of Genesis 41:48
Summary
Joseph systematically stores grain throughout Egypt
Place
Egypt
Event
Joseph gathers and stores food
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative