Genesis 41:47

“And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.”

"And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls." - Genesis 41:47
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What does Genesis 41:47 mean?

Genesis 41:47 (KJV) states, "And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls." This verse is a part of the story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers but eventually rose to power in Egypt through his ability to interpret dreams…

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Abundance in the Midst of Preparation

In our journey through life, we often find ourselves seeking periods of abundance—those moments when everything aligns in our favor, and we reap the benefits of our hard work, faith, or even sheer luck. Genesis 41:47 states, "And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought…

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A Prayer of Abundance in Times of Plenty

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence for Your abundant provisions. I reflect on the words spoken in Genesis 41:47, ‘And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.’ Lord, I acknowledge that every good gift…

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Genesis 47:10 - "And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh."
Genesis 47:8 - "And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou?"
Genesis 41:41 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt."
Genesis 47:2 - "And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh."
Genesis 47:16 - "And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail."
Genesis 47:27 - "¶ And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly."
Genesis 47:7 - "And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh."
Genesis 47:5 - "And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:"
Genesis 47:12 - "And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families."
"And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed." - Genesis 31:47
Genesis 36:41 - "Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,"
Genesis 47:28 - "And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years."
Genesis 47:21 - "And as for the people, he removed them to cities from one end of the borders of Egypt even to the other end thereof."
Genesis 47:13 - "¶ And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and all the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine."
Genesis 47:31 - "And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head."
Genesis 41:53 - "¶ And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended."
Genesis 47:25 - "And they said, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants."
Genesis 41:37 - "¶ And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants."
Genesis 41:31 - "And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous."
Genesis 41:29 - "Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:"
Genesis 41:6 - "And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them."
Genesis 47:14 - "And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house."