Links to sermons and other Bible studies from AB Lausanne Church on Genesis 47

BBE summary for : Genesis 47

Summary: In Genesis chapter 47, Joseph continues to manage the famine crisis in Egypt and brings his family to live there. He presents his father Jacob and his brothers to Pharaoh, emphasizing their role as shepherds and their need for land to settle. Pharaoh allows them to reside in the land of Goshen, providing them with a fertile area for their livestock. The chapter also highlights Joseph's administrative prowess as he cleverly acquires the land of Egypt for Pharaoh during the famine, trading food for land and livestock, which underscores themes of provision and foresight. Furthermore, this chapter reveals the deepening relationship between Joseph and his family, as well as the fulfillment of God's promise to make Israel a great nation in a foreign land. Joseph ensures that his family is protected and provided for amidst the challenging circumstances, illustrating themes of familial loyalty and care. Overall, Genesis 47 conveys messages of divine providence, the importance of community support during crises, and the fulfillment of God's covenant with Jacob's descendants.

Read the Bible Verse Genesis 47:8 in other verses of the Bible. See => multilingual verses Genesis 47:8

Podcast : Listen to the Bible in 1 year Podcast

BBE Images for the first verses in Genesis chapter 47

Discover Genesis Verses Illustrated with Nature Photography

See similar nature images overlayed with verses from the collection of free images in other Bible versions/ languages :

English Bible Versions :KJV Image Bible/ Scripture in Images ; Bible in Basic English Images
French Bible Versions :Images pour la Bible Segond ; Images pour la Bible Segond 21 (S21)