Genesis 47:24

The Passion Translation

But when harvest comes, you must pay one-fifth to Pharaoh, and you may keep the rest for planting your fields and for food for yourselves and your families to nourish your household and your little ones.”

Cross References

Genesis 14:20

And blessed be God Most High, whose power delivered your enemies into your hands!” Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of all he possessed.

Genesis 14:21

Then the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Just give me the people you rescued; keep all the spoils for yourself.”

Genesis 28:22

See! I have set up this sacred stone pillar and it will be your house, God. I promise to set aside a tenth of all that you give me as my gift to you.”

Genesis 41:34

Let Pharaoh appoint other officials throughout the land to collect one-fifth of all the crops each year during the seven plentiful years.

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 47:25

“You have saved our lives!” they said. “May we find your favor, our lord, and we will be slaves to Pharaoh.”

Psalm 112:5

Life is good for the one who is generous and charitable, conducting affairs with honesty and truth.

Psalm 41:1

God always blesses those who are kind to the poor and helpless. They’re the first ones God helps when they find themselves in any trouble.