Genesis 47:20
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King James Version (modern wording)
And Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for the Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine prevailed over them: so the land became Pharaoh's.
Genesis 47:20 (KJV)
American Standard Version
So Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for the Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine was sore upon them: and the land became Pharaoh’s.
Genesis 47:20 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
So Joseph acquired for Pharaoh all the land in Egypt; the Egyptians, one and all, sold their fields because the famine was so severe upon them. The land became Pharaoh’s,
Genesis 47:20 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 47:20 say?
Genesis 47:20 in modern King James wording reads: "And Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for the Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine prevailed over them: so the land became Pharaoh's."
Where is Genesis 47:20 found in the Bible?
Genesis 47:20 is verse 20 of chapter 47 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
Which translations of Genesis 47:20 can I read here?
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