Genesis 47:23

God's Word

Joseph said to the people, “Now that I have bought you and your land for Pharaoh, here is seed for you. Plant crops in the land.

Cross References

Genesis 41:27

The seven thin, sickly cows that came up behind them are seven years. The seven empty heads of grain scorched by the east wind are also seven years. Seven years of famine are coming.

Genesis 45:6

The famine has been in the land for two years. There will be five more years without plowing or harvesting.

Genesis 47:22

But he didn’t buy the priests’ land because the priests received an income from Pharaoh, and they lived on that income. That’s why they didn’t sell their land.

Genesis 47:24

Every time you harvest, give one-fifth of the produce to Pharaoh. Four-fifths will be yours to use as seed for your fields and as food for your households.”

Psalm 112:5

All goes well for the person who is generous and lends willingly. He earns an honest living.

Psalm 41:1

Blessed is the one who has concern for helpless people. The Lord will rescue him in times of trouble.

Proverbs 11:26

People will curse the one who hoards grain, but a blessing will be upon the head of the one who sells it.

Proverbs 12:11

Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat, but the one who chases unrealistic dreams has no sense.

Proverbs 13:23

When poor people are able to plow, there is much food, but a person is swept away where there is no justice.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant your seed in the morning, and don’t let your hands rest until evening. You don’t know whether this field or that field will be profitable or whether both of them will ⌞turn out⌟ equally well.

Isaiah 55:10

“Rain and snow come down from the sky. They do not go back again until they water the earth. They make it sprout and grow so that it produces seed for farmers and food for people to eat.

Matthew 24:45

“Who, then, is the faithful and wise servant? The master will put that person in charge of giving the other servants their food at the right time.

2 Corinthians 9:10

God gives seed to the farmer and food to those who need to eat. God will also give you seed and multiply it. In your lives he will increase the things you do that have his approval.