Genesis 47:6
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King James Version (modern wording)
The land of Egypt is before you; in the best of the land make your father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if you know any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.
Genesis 47:6 (KJV)
American Standard Version
the land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and thy brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any able men among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.
Genesis 47:6 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”
Genesis 47:6 (BSB)
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What does Genesis 47:6 say?
Genesis 47:6 in modern King James wording reads: "The land of Egypt is before you; in the best of the land make your father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if you know any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle."
Where is Genesis 47:6 found in the Bible?
Genesis 47:6 is verse 6 of chapter 47 of the book of Genesis, in the Old Testament. Genesis has 50 chapters.
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