Genesis 47:26

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part, except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh's.

Genesis 47:26 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

And Joseph made it a statute concerning the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth; only the land of the priests alone became not Pharaoh’s.

Genesis 47:26 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

So Joseph established a law that a fifth of the produce belongs to Pharaoh, and it is in effect in the land of Egypt to this day. Only the priests’ land does not belong to Pharaoh.

Genesis 47:26 (BSB)

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What does Genesis 47:26 say?

Genesis 47:26 in modern King James wording reads: "And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part, except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh's."

Where is Genesis 47:26 found in the Bible?

Genesis 47:26 is verse 26 of chapter 47 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.

Which translations of Genesis 47:26 can I read here?

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