Genesis 47:22

Lighthouse Bible 2006

Only the land of the priests he did not buy; for the priests had a portion assigned them by Pharaoh, and did eat their portion which Pharaoh gave them: therefore they did not sell their lands.

Cross References

Genesis 14:18

And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.

Genesis 41:45

And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnath-paaneah; and he gave him as wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:50

And to Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bore to him.

Genesis 47:21

And as for the people, he removed them to cities from one end of the borders of Egypt even to the other end of it.

Genesis 47:23

Then Joseph said to the people, Behold, I have bought you this day and your land for Pharaoh: lo, here is seed for you, and you shall sow the land.

Genesis 47:26

And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt to this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part; except the land of the priests only, which did not become Pharaoh’s.

2 Samuel 8:18

And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers.

Ezra 7:24

Also we inform you, that concerning any of the priests and Levites, singers, gatekeepers, temple servants, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.

Nehemiah 13:10

And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, had fled every one to his field.

Matthew 10:10

Nor a pouch for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staffs: for the workman is worthy of his food.

1 Corinthians 9:13

Do you not know that those who minister around holy things live from the things of the temple? And those who serve at the altar have a share of the altar?

Galatians 6:6

Let him who is taught in the word contribute to him who teaches in all good things.

Deuteronomy 12:19

Be careful that you do not forsake the Levite as long as you live upon the earth.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

1 Timothy 5:17

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and teaching.