Genesis 47:25

New Century Version

The people said, “You have saved our lives. If you like, we will become slaves of the king.”

Cross References

Genesis 18:3

and said, “Sir, if you think well of me, please stay awhile with me, your servant.

Genesis 32:6

The messengers returned to Jacob and said, “We went to your brother Esau. He is coming to meet you and has four hundred men with him.”

Genesis 33:15

So Esau said, “Then let me leave some of my people with you.” “No, thank you,” said Jacob. “I only want to please you, my master.”

Genesis 41:45

The king gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-Paneah. He also gave Joseph a wife named Asenath, who was the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. So Joseph traveled through all the land of Egypt.

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.”

Genesis 47:26

So Joseph made a law in Egypt, which continues today: One-fifth of everything from the land belongs to the king. The only land the king did not get was the priests’ land.

Genesis 50:20

You meant to hurt me, but God turned your evil into good to save the lives of many people, which is being done.

Genesis 6:19

Also, you must bring into the boat two of every living thing, male and female. Keep them alive with you.

Ruth 2:13

Then Ruth said, “I hope I can continue to please you, sir. You have said kind and encouraging words to me, your servant, though I am not one of your servants.”