Genesis 47:16 meaning and explanation
“Then bring me your livestock,” said Joseph. “Since the money is gone, I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock.”
Genesis 47:16, Berean Standard Bible
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Joseph, now Egypt's food administrator, is answering Egyptians who have spent all their money on grain during the severe famine. With silver exhausted, he accepts livestock, horses, flocks, herds and donkeys, in exchange for food, and verse 17 says this arrangement lasted that year.
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