Genesis 47:12

And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families.

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Other Translations for Genesis 47:12

BSB

Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father's household with food for their families.

AKJV

And Joseph nourished his father, and his brothers, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families.

CPDV

And he fed them, along with all his father's house, providing portions of food to each one.

ERV

And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families.

NHEB

And Joseph provided food for his father, his brothers, and all of his father's household, according to the number of their dependents.

SMT

And Joseph will nourish his father and his brethren, and all the house of his father, with bread according to the mouth of the little ones.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 47:12

AndJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine nourishedH3557VerbhisfatherH1Noun MasculineandhisbrethrenH251Noun Masculineandallhisfather'sH1Noun Masculine householdH1004Noun MasculinewithbreadH3899Noun Masculine accordingH6310Noun MasculinetotheirfamiliesH2945Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 47:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 47:12

Summary

Joseph provides sustenance for entire household

Place

Egypt

Event

Joseph provides for family

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC