Genesis 47:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

But Joseph answered, “Give me your cattle, and I will give you food.”

Cross References

Colossians 4:5

Be wise in the way you act with those who are not believers. Use your time in the best way you can.

Philippians 4:8

Brothers and sisters, continue to think about what is good and worthy of praise. Think about what is true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.

1 Corinthians 10:32

Never do anything that might make other people do wrong—Jews, non-Jews, or anyone in God’s church.

Proverbs 12:17

Good people speak the truth and can be trusted in court, but liars make bad witnesses.

Genesis 47:15

After some time, the people in Egypt and Canaan had no money left. They had spent all their money to buy grain. So the people of Egypt went to Joseph and said, “Please give us food. Our money is gone. If we don’t eat, we will die while you are watching.”

Genesis 47:17

So the people used their cattle and horses and all their other animals to buy food. And that year, Joseph gave them food and took their animals.