Genesis 47:6

The Passion Translation

the land of Egypt is theirs. Let them settle in the best part of the land, in the region of Goshen. And if there are any competent men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”

Cross References

Genesis 47:11

So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the choicest part of the land of Egypt, in the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.

Proverbs 22:29

If you are uniquely gifted in your work, you will rise and be promoted. You won’t be held back— you’ll stand before kings!

Genesis 47:4

“We have come to stay as temporary residents in this country, because in the land of Canaan, the famine is so severe that there is no pasture for your servants’ flocks. Please give us permission to settle in the land of Goshen.”

John 17:2

You have already given me authority over all people so that I may give the gift of eternal life to all those that you have given to me.

Proverbs 21:1

It’s as easy for God to steer a king’s heart for his purposes as it is for him to direct the course of a stream.

Genesis 47:16

Joseph answered, “If your money is gone, then give me your livestock. I will give you food in exchange for your livestock.”

Genesis 34:10

You may settle here among us, live anywhere you wish, move about freely, and acquire property.”

Genesis 20:15

Abimelech told him, “Look, my land is now before you; feel free to settle wherever you please.”

Genesis 13:9

Look at the vast land that is in front of you! Let’s settle in different regions. If you choose the land on the left, then I’ll go right, and if you want land on the right, then I’ll go left.”

Genesis 13:10

Lot lifted his eyes and carefully surveyed the land around him all the way to Zoar. He noticed that the Jordan Valley was fertile and well-watered (this was before Yahweh had destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah). It looked beautiful, like the garden of Yahweh, or like Egypt.

Genesis 45:10

You will settle in the land of Goshen, where you will be near me—you and all your children and your grandchildren, your flocks and herds and all that you possess.

Genesis 46:34

be sure to tell him that you and your fathers before you have herded livestock all your lives. Then he will let you live in the region of Goshen.” Joseph said this because Egyptians despise shepherds.

Genesis 47:5

Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Now that your father and your brothers have arrived,

Jeremiah 40:4

Today I release you from your chains. If you would like to come with me to Babylon, then come. I will make sure you are cared for. If you do not want to come to Babylon with me, then stay here. See, you have the whole land before you, so go wherever you think it best.”