Genesis 47:13

And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and all the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 47:13

BSB
There was no food, however, in all that region, because the famine was so severe; the lands of Egypt and Canaan had been exhausted by the famine.
AKJV
And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and all the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine.
CPDV
For in the whole world there was a lack of bread, and a famine had oppressed the land, most of all Egypt and Canaan,
ERV
And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine.
NHEB
Now there was no food in all the land, for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan grew weak because of the famine.
SMT
And no bread in all the land; for the famine was heavy exceedingly, and the land of Egypt was exhausted, and the land of Canaan, from before the famine.

Commentary for Genesis 47:13

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Overview of Genesis 47:13
Summary
Severe famine depletes food throughout region
Place
Egypt
Event
Famine intensifies
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative