Genesis 41:47

Plain English Version

The next 7 years were really good years in Egypt country, because lots and lots of food grew on the land.

Cross References

Genesis 26:12

While Isaac lived in Gerar, he planted seeds in the ground. And God was really good to Isaac. That same year, those seeds grew into really good food plants, so Isaac had lots and lots of food.

Genesis 41:29

For 7 years, there will be lots and lots of food everywhere in Egypt country.

Genesis 41:48

So for those 7 years, Joseph told the Egypt people to get food from the farms and take it into the towns. And the people did what Joseph said. Everywhere in Egypt country, the people got food from the farms, and they took that food into the towns that were near the farms. Then they put that food into big sheds, to keep it safe.