So Joseph established a law that a fifth of the produce belongs to Pharaoh, and it is in effect in the land of Egypt to this day. Only the priests' land does not belong to Pharaoh. Cross References Genesis 47:22However, he did not acquire the priests' portion of the land, for it had been given to them by Pharaoh. They lived off the rations that Pharaoh supplied; so they did not sell their land. Genesis 47:25 "You have saved our lives," they said. "We have found favor in our lord's eyes, and will be Pharaoh's servants." Chapter Outline 1. Joseph presents his father, and five of his brothers before Pharaoh.11. He gives them habitation and maintenance. 13. He gets the Egyptian's money; 16. their cattle; 18. and their lands, except the priests', to Pharaoh. 23. He restores the land for a fifth. 28. Jacob's age. 29. He swears Joseph to bury him with his fathers. Jump to Previous Alone Egypt Established Except Fifth Force Ground Joseph Law Part Pharaoh Pharaoh's Priests Stands Statute Today ValidJump to Next Alone Egypt Established Except Fifth Force Ground Joseph Law Part Pharaoh Pharaoh's Priests Stands Statute Today Valid |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge made it a law. Genesis 47:22, 26 Genesis 47:11 Genesis 47:19, 20 except. Genesis 47:22 Ezekiel 7:24 priests. Genesis 47:30 Links Genesis 47:26 NIVGenesis 47:26 NLT Genesis 47:26 ESV Genesis 47:26 NASB Genesis 47:26 KJV Genesis 47:26 Bible Apps Genesis 47:26 Parallel Genesis 47:26 Biblia Paralela Genesis 47:26 Chinese Bible Genesis 47:26 French Bible Genesis 47:26 German Bible Genesis 47:26 Commentaries Bible Hub |