Genesis 41:54

“And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.”

"And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread." - Genesis 41:54
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What does Genesis 41:54 mean?

Genesis 41:54 in the King James Version reads, "And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread." This verse comes from the book of Genesis, which is the first book of the…

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The Bread of Life in a Time of Dearth

As we delve into the poignant verse from Genesis 41:54, we encounter a powerful narrative that encapsulates both the severity of famine and the providential care of God during times of crisis. The King James Version reads: "And the seven years of dearth began to come, according…

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A Prayer for Provision in Times of Scarcity

Heavenly Father, We come before You today in humility and reverence, acknowledging Your sovereignty over all the earth. In this moment, we reflect on the wisdom bestowed upon Joseph, Your faithful servant, who interpreted the dream revealing the forthcoming famine. Lord, we…

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Genesis 41:54 - "And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread."
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Genesis 41:41 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt."
Genesis 31:54 - "Then Jacob offered sacrifice upon the mount, and called his brethren to eat bread: and they did eat bread, and tarried all night in the mount."
Genesis 41:47 - "And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls."
Genesis 36:41 - "Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,"
Genesis 24:54 - "And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master."
Genesis 41:53 - "¶ And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended."
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 41:2 - "And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow."
Genesis 41:26 - "The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one."
Genesis 41:23 - "And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:"
Genesis 41:20 - "And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:"
Genesis 41:16 - "And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace."
Genesis 41:32 - "And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass."
Genesis 41:52 - "And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction."
Genesis 41:22 - "And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:"
Genesis 41:18 - "And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:"
Genesis 41:17 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:"
Genesis 41:7 - "And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream."
Genesis 41:1 - "And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river."
Genesis 41:9 - "¶ Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:"
Genesis 41:10 - "Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard's house, both me and the chief baker:"