Genesis 47:25

And they said, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants.

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Other Translations for Genesis 47:25

BSB
"You have saved our lives," they said. "We have found favor in our lord's eyes, and we will be Pharaoh's servants."
AKJV
And they said, You have saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants.
CPDV
And they responded: "Our health is in your hand; only let our lord look kindly upon us, and we will serve the king with gladness."
ERV
And they said, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants.
NHEB
Then they said, "You have saved our lives. Let us find favor in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's slaves."
SMT
And they will say, Thou didst preserve us alive: shall we find grace in the eyes of my lord, we were servants to Pharaoh.

Commentary for Genesis 47:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 47:25
Summary
People express gratitude and pledge loyalty
Place
Egypt
Event
Expressing appreciation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1850 BC
Category
Narrative