Genesis 41:57 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

People from all nations came to Egypt to buy grain from Joseph, because the famine was so severe throughout all the lands.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows how God used Joseph's position in Egypt to provide food for the entire known world during a devastating famine.

📚 Historical Context

This verse describes the climax of the seven-year famine that Joseph had predicted through Pharaoh's dream. Egypt had stored grain during the seven years of plenty under Joseph's administration, making it the only nation with surplus food. The 'corn' mentioned refers to grain in general, not the modern corn we know today.

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