Genesis 41:54

And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 41:54

BSB
the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. And although there was famine in every country, there was food throughout the land of Egypt.
AKJV
And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.
CPDV
the seven years of destitution, which Joseph had predicted, began to arrive. And the famine prevailed throughout the whole world, but there was bread in all the land of Egypt.
ERV
And the seven years of famine began to come, according as Joseph had said: and there was famine in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.
NHEB
Then the seven years of famine began to come, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in all lands, but in all the land of Egypt there was food.
SMT
And the seven years of famine will begin to come, according to that Joseph said: and the famine will be in all the lands; and in all the land of Egypt was bread.

Commentary for Genesis 41:54

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Overview of Genesis 41:54
Summary
Famine arrives as Joseph predicted exactly
Place
Egypt
Event
Seven-year famine begins
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative