The land of Egypt is [a]at your disposal; [b]settle your father and your brothers in (A)the best of the land, let them [c]live in the land of Goshen; and if you know any (B)capable men among them, then [d]put them in charge of my livestock.”

Then Joseph brought his father Jacob and [e]presented him to Pharaoh; and Jacob (C)blessed Pharaoh. Pharaoh said to Jacob, “How many [f]years have you lived?”

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  1. Genesis 47:6 Lit before you
  2. Genesis 47:6 Lit cause them to dwell
  3. Genesis 47:6 Lit dwell
  4. Genesis 47:6 Lit appoint them rulers
  5. Genesis 47:7 Lit set him before
  6. Genesis 47:8 Lit are the days of the years of your life

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)

Then Joseph brought his father Jacob in and presented him(E) before Pharaoh. After Jacob blessed[a] Pharaoh,(F) Pharaoh asked him, “How old are you?”

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  1. Genesis 47:7 Or greeted