Genesis 47:22

The Passion Translation

However, he did not take over the land of the priests, for they received royal subsidies from Pharaoh. They lived on the food he provided for them, and that is why they did not have to sell their land.

Cross References

Genesis 14:18

And Melchizedek, who was both a priest of the Most High God and the king of Salem, brought out to Abram bread and wine.

Genesis 41:45

Pharaoh gave Joseph a new name: Revealer of Secrets. He also arranged for him to marry the daughter of Potiphera, the priest of Heliopolis. Her name was Asenath. And Joseph took charge over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:50

Prior to the famine, Joseph and Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, priest of Heliopolis, had two sons.

Genesis 47:21

Everyone became a slave to Pharaoh, from one end of Egypt to the other.

Genesis 47:23

Joseph said to the people, “Today I have acquired for Pharaoh you and all your land. Here is seed for you to sow in the land.

Genesis 47:26

Thus, Joseph established the law of the land in Egypt, which is still in effect, “A fifth will go to Pharaoh.” Only the land of the priests did not become Pharaoh’s.

Matthew 10:10

Travel light, and don’t even pack an extra change of clothes in your backpack. Trust God for everything, because the one who works for him deserves to be provided for.

1 Corinthians 9:13

Don’t you know that the priests employed in sacred duty in the temple are provided for by temple resources? And the priests who serve at the altar receive a portion of the offerings?

Galatians 6:6

And those who are taught the Word must share all good things with their teacher.

2 Thessalonians 3:10

For when we were with you we instructed you with these words: “Anyone who does not want to work for a living should go hungry.”

1 Timothy 5:17

The pastors who lead the church well should be paid well. They should receive double honor for faithfully preaching and teaching the revelation of the Word of God.