Genesis 41:34 meaning and explanation
Let Pharaoh take action and appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.
Genesis 41:34, Berean Standard Bible
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Joseph is speaking to Pharaoh after interpreting the two dreams of seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Having declared that God has fixed the matter, Joseph moves from interpretation to practical advice: Pharaoh should act, appointing officials (the Hebrew word suggests those set in charge) to collect a fifth of each harvest during the abundant years.
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