Genesis 47:23

New Century Version

Joseph said to the people, “Now I have bought you and your land for the king, so I will give you seed and you can plant your fields.

Cross References

Genesis 41:27

The seven thin and ugly cows stand for seven years, and the seven thin heads of grain burned by the hot east wind stand for seven years of hunger.

Genesis 45:6

No food has grown on the land for two years now, and there will be five more years without planting or harvest.

Genesis 47:22

The only land he did not buy was the land the priests owned. They did not need to sell their land because the king paid them for their work. So they had money to buy food.

Genesis 47:24

At harvest time you must give one-fifth to the king. You may keep four-fifths for yourselves to use as seed for the field and as food for yourselves, your families, and your children.”

Psalm 112:5

It is good to be merciful and generous. Those who are fair in their business

Psalm 41:1

Happy are those who think about the poor. When trouble comes, the Lord will save them.

Proverbs 11:26

People curse those who keep all the grain, but they bless the one who is willing to sell it.

Proverbs 12:11

Those who work their land will have plenty of food, but the one who chases empty dreams is not wise.

Proverbs 13:23

A poor person’s field might produce plenty of food, but others often steal it away.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant early in the morning, and work until evening, because you don’t know if this or that will succeed. They might both do well.

Isaiah 55:10

Rain and snow fall from the sky and don’t return without watering the ground. They cause the plants to sprout and grow, making seeds for the farmer and bread for the people.

Matthew 24:45

“Who is the wise and loyal servant that the master trusts to give the other servants their food at the right time?

2 Corinthians 9:10

God is the One who gives seed to the farmer and bread for food. He will give you all the seed you need and make it grow so there will be a great harvest from your goodness.