Genesis 45:11

I will provide for you there, for there are still five years of famine, so that you do not come to poverty, you, your household, and all that you have.”'

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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.

In Context

10You will live in the land of Goshen, and you will be near me, you and your children and your children's children, and your flocks and your herds, and all that you have.

12Look, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaks to you.

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Cross References

Genesis 47:6The land of Egypt is before you. Settle your father and your brothers in the best region, the land of Goshen. If you know any capable men among them, put them in charge of my livestock.”

Genesis 50:21So now do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little children.” He comforted them in this way and spoke kindly to their hearts.

Matthew 15:5But you say, 'Whoever says to his father or mother “Whatever help you would have received from me is now a gift given to God,”'

1 Timothy 5:4But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show honor in their own household. Let them repay their parents, because this is pleasing to God.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 45:2-16

Joseph Discovers Himself to His Brethren. ( b. c. 1707.) 1 Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren. 2 And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard. 3 And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence. 4 And Joseph said unto his… Read the whole commentary →

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