Genesis 47:6-8
Legacy Standard Bible
6 The land of Egypt is [a]at your disposal; have your father and your brothers settle in (A)the best of the land, let them settle in the land of Goshen; and if you know any (B)excellent men among them, then [b]put them in charge of my livestock.”
7 Then Joseph brought his father Jacob and stood him before Pharaoh; and Jacob (C)blessed Pharaoh. 8 And Pharaoh said to Jacob, “How many are the days of the years of your life?”
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- Genesis 47:6 Lit before you
- Genesis 47:6 Lit appoint them rulers
Genesis 47:6-8
New International Version
6 and the land of Egypt is before you; settle(A) your father and your brothers in the best part of the land.(B) Let them live in Goshen. And if you know of any among them with special ability,(C) put them in charge of my own livestock.(D)”
7 Then Joseph brought his father Jacob in and presented him(E) before Pharaoh. After Jacob blessed[a] Pharaoh,(F) 8 Pharaoh asked him, “How old are you?”
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- Genesis 47:7 Or greeted
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