And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.
This stored food will be kept as a supply for the country during the seven years of famine that will come to Egypt, so the land won't be destroyed by the famine.
Joseph is explaining that the stored grain will save Egypt from complete destruction during the coming seven years of severe famine.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers, rises to a position of power in Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. This advice came from Joseph's God-given wisdom, urging the Egyptians to store grain during the plentiful years to avoid starvation. As a result, this plan helped preserve the nation during the impending crisis.
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