Genesis 47:16

And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 47:16

BSB

"Then bring me your livestock," said Joseph. "Since the money is gone, I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock."

AKJV

And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.

CPDV

And he responded to them: "Bring me your cattle, and I will give food to you in exchange for them, if you do not have money."

ERV

And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.

NHEB

Then Joseph said, "Give me your livestock and I will give you food for your livestock, if your silver is gone."

SMT

And Joseph will say, Give your cattle; and I will give to you for your cattle if silver failed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 47:16

AndJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine saidH559Verb GiveH3051VerbyourcattleH4735Noun MasculineandIwillgiveH5414VerbyouforyourcattleH4735Noun MasculineifmoneyH3701Noun Masculine failH656Verb

Commentary for Genesis 47:16

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

Overview of Genesis 47:16

Summary

Joseph proposes livestock exchange for grain

Place

Egypt

Event

Proposing alternative payment

Estimated Time Period

c. 1850 BC