Genesis 47:23

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Then Joseph said to the people: Behold, as you see, both you and your lands belong to Pharao: Take seed and sow the fields,

Cross References

2 Corinthians 9:10

And he that ministereth seed to the sower, will both give you bread to eat, and will multiply your seed, and increase the growth of the fruits of your justice:

Matthew 24:45

Who, thinkest thou, is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath appointed over his family, to give them meat in season.

Isaiah 55:10

And as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and return no more thither, but soak the earth and water it, and make it to spring and give seed to the sower and bread to the eater:

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow thy seed, and In the evening let not thy hand cease: for thou knowest not which may rather spring up, this or that: and if both together, it shall be the better.

Proverbs 13:23

Much food is in the tillage of fathers: but for others it is gathered with out judgment.

Proverbs 12:11

He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that pursueth idleness is very foolish. He that is delighted in passing his time over wine, leaveth a reproach in his strong holds.

Proverbs 11:26

He that hideth up corn, shall be cursed among the people: but a blessing upon the head of them that sell.

Psalm 112:5

Who is as the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high:

Psalm 41:1

Unto the end, understanding for the sons of Core.

Genesis 45:6

For it is two years since the famine began to be upon the land, and five years more remain, wherein there can be neither ploughing nor reaping.

Genesis 41:27

And the seven lean and thin kine that came up after them, and the seven thin ears that were blasted with the burning wind, are seven years of famine to come.

Genesis 47:22

Except the land of the priests, which had been given them by the king: to whom also a certain allowance of food was given out of the public stores. And therefore they were not forced to sell their possessions.

Genesis 47:24

That you may have corn. The fifth part you shall give to the king: the other four you shall have for seed, and for food for your families and children.