Genesis 46:32

Contemporary English Version 1995

I will tell him that you are shepherds and that you have brought your sheep, goats, cattle, and everything else you own.

Cross References

Genesis 47:3

who asked them, “What do you do for a living?” “Sir, we are shepherds,” was their answer. “Our families have always raised sheep.

Zechariah 13:5

Instead, they will say, “I'm no prophet. I've been a farmer all my life.”

Isaiah 40:11

The Lord cares for his nation, just as shepherds care for their flocks. He carries the lambs in his arms, while gently leading the mother sheep.

1 Kings 9:27

King Hiram let some of his experienced sailors go to the country of Ophir with Solomon's own sailors, and they brought back about 14 tons of gold for Solomon.

1 Samuel 17:15

He took care of his father's sheep, and he went back and forth between Bethlehem and Saul's camp.

Exodus 3:1

One day, Moses was taking care of the sheep and goats of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian, and Moses decided to lead them across the desert to Sinai, the holy mountain.

Genesis 46:34

When he does, be sure to say, “We are shepherds. Our families have always raised sheep.” If you tell him this, he will let you settle in the region of Goshen. Joseph wanted them to say this to the king, because the Egyptians did not like to be around anyone who raised sheep.

Genesis 45:10

You will live near me in the region of Goshen with your children and grandchildren, as well as with your sheep, goats, cattle, and everything else you own.

Genesis 37:2

and this is the story of his family. When Jacob's son Joseph was 17 years old, he took care of the sheep with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah. But he was always telling his father all sorts of bad things about his brothers.

Genesis 31:18

northern Syria for the home of his father Isaac in Canaan. Jacob took along all his flocks, herds, and other property.

Genesis 9:20

Noah farmed the land and was the first to plant a vineyard.

Genesis 4:2

Later she had another son and named him Abel. Abel became a sheep farmer, but Cain farmed the land.

1 Samuel 16:11

Do you have any other sons?” “Yes,” Jesse answered. “My youngest son David is out taking care of the sheep.” “Send for him!” Samuel said. “We won't start the ceremony until he gets here.”

Genesis 46:31

Then Joseph said to his brothers and to everyone who had come with them: I must go and tell the king that you have arrived from Canaan.

Genesis 46:33

The king will call you in and ask what you do for a living.