Genesis 41:36 meaning and explanation
This food will be a reserve for the land during the seven years of famine to come upon the land of Egypt. Then the country will not perish in the famine.”
Genesis 41:36, Berean Standard Bible
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Joseph stands before Pharaoh, having just interpreted the dreams as seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. In verse 36 he states the purpose of the grain he has urged Pharaoh to collect during the abundant years: it will be a reserve, held back so the land survives the coming famine.
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