KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joseph is explaining that the stored grain will save Egypt from complete destruction during the coming seven years of severe famine.
📚 Historical Context
Joseph is speaking to Pharaoh after interpreting his dream about seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. This was part of Joseph's plan to save Egypt by storing grain during the abundant years. Joseph had risen from being a prisoner to becoming Pharaoh's trusted advisor through God's gift of dream interpretation.
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