Genesis 41:34

Contemporary English Version 1995

Then appoint some other officials to collect one fifth of every crop harvested in Egypt during the seven years when there is plenty.

Cross References

Luke 16:5

Then one by one he called in the people who were in debt to his master. He asked the first one, “How much do you owe my master?”

Proverbs 27:12

Be cautious and hide when you see danger— don't be stupid and walk right into trouble.

Proverbs 22:3

When you see trouble coming, don't be stupid and walk right into it— be smart and hide.

Psalm 33:19

He protects them from death and starvation.

Job 5:20

In times of war and famine, God will keep you safe.

Nehemiah 11:9

Joel son of Zichri was their leader, and Judah son of Hassenuah was second in command.

2 Chronicles 34:12

The workers were honest, and their supervisors were Jahath and Obadiah from the Levite clan of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam from the Levite clan of Kohath. Other Levites, who were all skilled musicians,

Numbers 31:14

Moses became angry with the army commanders

Genesis 41:33

Your Majesty, you should find someone who is wise and will know what to do, so that you can put him in charge of all Egypt.

Genesis 41:35

Give them the power to collect the grain during those good years and to store it in your cities.

Genesis 47:24

but one fifth of your crops must go to the king. You can keep the rest as seed or as food for your families.”

Genesis 47:26

Then Joseph made a law that one fifth of the harvest would always belong to the king. Only the priests did not lose their land.