Genesis 47:2

And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 47:2

BSB

And he chose five of his brothers and presented them before Pharaoh.

AKJV

And he took some of his brothers, even five men, and presented them to Pharaoh.

CPDV

Likewise, he stood in the sight of the king five men, the last of his brothers.

ERV

And from among his brethren he took five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.

NHEB

And from among his brothers he took five men and presented them before Pharaoh.

SMT

And he took from the whole number of his brethren five men and set them before Pharaoh.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 47:2

AndhetookH3947Verb someH7097Noun MasculineofhisbrethrenH251Noun MasculineevenfiveH2568Noun menH582Noun MasculineandpresentedH3322VerbthemuntoH6440Noun Masculine PharaohH6547Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 47:2

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

Overview of Genesis 47:2

Summary

Joseph presents five family members formally

Place

Egypt

Event

Presenting family to Pharaoh

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC