Genesis 45:6

“For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest.”

"For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest." - Genesis 45:6
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What does Genesis 45:6 mean?

Genesis 45:6 (KJV) reads, "For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest." This verse is part of the story of Joseph and his brothers, a narrative that is rich in themes of forgiveness…

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Faith in the Famine: Trusting God's Sovereignty

The story of Joseph, found in the book of Genesis, is one of the most compelling narratives in Scripture about perseverance, redemption, and the sovereignty of God. Genesis 45:6 offers us a poignant reminder of God's faithfulness even amid dire circumstances. The verse states…

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A Prayer for Sustenance in Times of Famine

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts humbled by the realities of life, reflecting upon the words of Genesis 45:6, where You spoke through Joseph: "For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall…

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Genesis 45:6 - "For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest."
Genesis 24-45
Isaiah 45:5-6
Genesis 45:2 - "And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard."
Genesis 31:45 - "And Jacob took a stone, and set it up for a pillar."
Isaiah 45:5-6
Genesis 45:25 - "¶ And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father,"
Genesis 45:20 - "Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is your's."
1 Chronicles 6:45 - "The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,"
Genesis 45:12 - "And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you."
"And Jacob took a stone, and set it up for a pillar." - Genesis 31:45
Genesis 45:14 - "And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck."
Genesis 45:21 - "And the children of Israel did so: and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the commandment of Pharaoh, and gave them provision for the way."
Genesis 45:15 - "Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him."
Genesis 45:7 - "And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance."
Genesis 45:16 - "¶ And the fame thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brethren are come: and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants."
Genesis 45:11 - "And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty."
Psalms 45:6 - "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre."
Genesis 45:28 - "And Israel said, It is enough; Joseph my son is yet alive: I will go and see him before I die."
Salmo 45, 2-3. 5-6. 8-9
"And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard." - Genesis 45:2
Genesis 45:24 - "So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way."
Genesis 45:26 - "And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob's heart fainted, for he believed them not."
Genesis 45:5 - "Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life."
Genesis 45:22 - "To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment."
"Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is your's." - Genesis 45:20
"The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah," - 1 Chronicles 6:45
Isaiah 45:6 - "That they may know from the rising of the sun, and from the west, that there is none beside me. I am the LORD, and there is none else."
Genesis 45:17 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;"