Genesis 47:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 47:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 47:16 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 47:16 — KJV
“And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.”
— Genesis 47:16 (KJV)
Genesis 47:16 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 47:16
“Then Joseph commanded to fill their sacks with corn, and to restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them provision for the way: and thus did he unto them.”
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“If there be laid on him a sum of money, then he shall give for the ransom of his life whatsoever is laid upon him.”
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“The owner of the pit shall make it good, and give money unto the owner of them; and the dead beast shall be his.”
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“If her father utterly refuse to give her unto him, he shall pay money according to the dowry of virgins. pay: Heb. weigh”
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“Thou shalt not give him thy money upon usury, nor lend him thy victuals for increase.”
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