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◄ Genesis 47:14►

New International Version
Joseph collected all the money that was to be found in Egypt and Canaan in payment for the grain they were buying, and he brought it to Pharaoh’s palace.

New Living Translation
By selling grain to the people, Joseph eventually collected all the money in Egypt and Canaan, and he put the money in Pharaoh’s treasury.

English Standard Version
And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, in exchange for the grain that they bought. And Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.

Berean Standard Bible
Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were buying, and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace.

King James Bible
And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.

New King James Version
And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.

New American Standard Bible
And Joseph collected all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaanin payment for the grain which they bought, and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.

NASB 1995
Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan for the grain which they bought, and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.

NASB 1977
And Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan for the grain which they bought, and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan for the grain which they bought, and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.

Amplified Bible
Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan [in payment] for the grain which they bought, and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.

Christian Standard Bible
Joseph collected all the silver to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were purchasing, and he brought the silver to Pharaoh’s palace.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were purchasing, and he brought the money to Pharaoh’s palace.

American Standard Version
And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.

Contemporary English Version
So Joseph sold them the grain that had been stored up, and he put the money in the king's treasury.

English Revised Version
And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Joseph collected all the money that could be found in Egypt and in Canaan as payment for the grain people bought. Then he took it to Pharaoh's palace.

Good News Translation
As they bought grain, Joseph collected all the money and took it to the palace.

International Standard Version
So Joseph kept on accumulating all the money that was to be found throughout Egypt and Canaan in exchange for the grain that was being purchased. He stored the money in Pharaoh's palace.

NET Bible
Joseph collected all the money that could be found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan as payment for the grain they were buying. Then Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's palace.

New Heart English Bible
Joseph gathered up all of the money to be found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain they were purchasing. And Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s treasury.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were buying, and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace.

World English Bible
Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and Joseph gathers all the silver that is found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain that they are buying, and Joseph brings the silver into the house of Pharaoh.

Young's Literal Translation
and Joseph gathereth all the silver that is found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn that they are buying, and Joseph bringeth the silver into the house of Pharaoh.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joseph will gather together all the silver being found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought: and Joseph will bring the silver to the house of Pharaoh.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Out of which he gathered up all the money for the corn which they bought, and brought it into the king's treasure.

Catholic Public Domain Version
from which he gathered together all the money for the grain that they bought, and he took it into the treasury of the king.

New American Bible
Joseph gathered in, as payment for the grain that they were buying, all the money that was to be found in Egypt and Canaan, and he put it in Pharaoh’s house.

New Revised Standard Version
Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, in exchange for the grain that they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh’s house.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And Joseph gathered up all the money that was to be found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan for the grain which they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yoseph collected all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan for the grain that they had bought, and Yoseph brought the money to the house of Pharaoh.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Joseph gathered all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and the land of Chanaan,in return for the corn which they bought, and he distributed corn to them; and Joseph brought all the money into the house of Pharao.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Joseph's Leadership During the Famine
13There was no food, however, in all that region, because the famine was so severe; the lands of Egypt and Canaan had been exhausted by the famine.14Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were buying,and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace.15When the money from the lands of Egypt and Canaan was gone, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, “Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? For our funds have run out!”…

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Cross References

Genesis 41:56-57
When the famine had spread over all the land, Joseph opened up all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians; for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt. / And every nation came to Joseph in Egypt to buy grain, because the famine was severe over all the earth.

Genesis 42:6
Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.

Genesis 45:11
And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’

Genesis 47:20-21
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, / and Joseph reduced the people to servitude from one end of Egypt to the other.

Exodus 12:35-36
Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.

Exodus 16:3
“If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in the land of Egypt!” they said. “There we sat by pots of meat and ate our fill of bread, but you have brought us into this desert to starve this whole assembly to death!”

Exodus 16:12
“I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’”

1 Kings 10:14-15
The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.

2 Kings 7:1-2
Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the LORD says: ‘About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, a seah of fine flour will sell for a shekel, and two seahs of barley will sell for a shekel.’” / But the officer on whose arm the king leaned answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” replied Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it.”

2 Kings 7:16
Then the people went out and plundered the camp of the Arameans. It was then that a seah of fine flour sold for a shekel, and two seahs of barley sold for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.

Nehemiah 5:3
Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our homes to get grain during the famine.”

Psalm 105:16-17
He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food. / He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave.

Proverbs 11:26
The people will curse the hoarder of grain, but blessing will crown the one who sells it.

Isaiah 23:3
On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations.

Ezekiel 27:17
Judah and the land of Israel traded with you; they exchanged wheat from Minnith, cakes and honey, oil and balm for your merchandise.

Treasury of Scripture

And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.

the money.

Genesis 41:56
And the famine was over all the face of the earth: And Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt.

Joseph brought.

Luke 16:1,2,10-12
And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods…

1 Corinthians 4:2
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

1 Peter 4:10
As every man hath received the gift,even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

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Genesis 47

1.Joseph presents his father, and five of his brothers before Pharaoh.
11.He gives them habitation and maintenance.
13.He gets the Egyptian's money;
16.their cattle;
18.and their lands, except the priests', to Pharaoh.
23.He restores the land for a fifth.
28.Jacob's age.
29.He swears Joseph to bury him with his fathers.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan
Joseph, as the governor of Egypt, was responsible for managing the resources during the severe famine. This phrase highlights his administrative skills and the centralization of economic power. The famine affected both Egypt and Canaan, indicating the widespread nature of the crisis. Joseph's actions here can be seen as a fulfillment of the dreams he interpreted for Pharaoh, where he foresaw seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine (Genesis 41:25-30). This collection of money signifies the transfer of wealth and resources to Egypt, which would later play a role in the Israelites' eventual enslavement, as they became economically dependent on Egypt.

in exchange for the grain they were buying
The exchange of money for grain underscores the severity of the famine and the desperation of the people. Grain, a staple food, became a precious commodity, and Joseph's management ensured that Egypt had enough stored to sell. This transaction also reflects the economic practices of the time, where barter and trade were common, but money was increasingly used as a medium of exchange. The situation foreshadows the later economic policies Joseph would implement, including the exchange of livestock and land for food, further consolidating Pharaoh's power (Genesis 47:16-20).

and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace
Joseph's loyalty to Pharaoh is evident as he brings the collected money into Pharaoh's palace, signifying the centralization of wealth and power. The palace, as the seat of Pharaoh's authority, becomes the repository of the nation's wealth. This act not only demonstrates Joseph's integrity and faithfulness in his role but also sets the stage for the Israelites' eventual enslavement, as the centralization of power in Pharaoh's hands would later lead to their oppression. The palace, in this context, symbolizes the growing power of the Egyptian state, which would become a significant player in the biblical narrative, especially in the Exodus story.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Joseph
The son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and rose to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. He is a key figure in managing the famine crisis.

2.Pharaoh
The ruler of Egypt, who entrusted Joseph with the administration of the land during the years of plenty and famine.

3.Egypt
The land where Joseph served as a high-ranking official and where the famine was severe, affecting both Egypt and surrounding regions.

4.Canaan
The land where Joseph's family resided before coming to Egypt due to the famine. It was also affected by the famine, leading them to seek help from Egypt.

5.Famine
A severe shortage of food that affected Egypt and Canaan, leading to Joseph's strategic management of resources.

Teaching Points

Stewardship and Wisdom
Joseph's actions demonstrate the importance of wise stewardship and planning. Believers are encouraged to manage their resources prudently, trusting in God's provision while acting responsibly.

God's Sovereignty
The events in Joseph's life, including the famine, illustrate God's sovereign control over history. Even in difficult times, God works through circumstances to fulfill His purposes.

Provision and Trust
Just as Joseph provided for Egypt and his family, God provides for His people. Believers are called to trust in God's provision, even when resources seem scarce.

Leadership and Integrity
Joseph's integrity and leadership during the crisis serve as a model for believers. In positions of influence, Christians are called to act with integrity and seek the welfare of others.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Genesis 47:14?

2.How does Genesis 47:14 demonstrate Joseph's wisdom in managing Egypt's resources?

3.What can we learn about stewardship from Joseph's actions in Genesis 47:14?

4.How does Joseph's strategy in Genesis 47:14 reflect God's provision and foresight?

5.In what ways can we apply Joseph's resource management to our personal finances?

6.How does Genesis 47:14 connect to the broader theme of God's sovereignty in Genesis?

7.How does Genesis 47:14 reflect Joseph's economic policies during the famine in Egypt?

8.What theological implications arise from Joseph collecting all the money in Genesis 47:14?

9.Does Genesis 47:14 suggest a moral stance on wealth accumulation and distribution?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 47?

11.(Genesis 43) Do the narrative details and timelines align with any reliable extra-biblical sources or known historical events in Egypt and Canaan?

12.Why does the historical record offer little to no evidence of a mass Egyptian servitude to Pharaoh as portrayed in Genesis 47:13-20?

13.Why would Egyptian officials allow foreign travelers to buy grain amid a severe famine with no documented restrictions (Genesis 42:1–5)?

14.Is there archaeological proof that Joseph was elevated to such a high rank in Egypt as described in Genesis 47:1-6?

What Does Genesis 47:14 Mean

Joseph collected all the money

• Joseph’s action flows from the authority Pharaoh gave him earlier: “You shall be over my house, and all my people shall obey your commands” (Genesis 41:40).

• Scripture presents Joseph as a faithful steward who acts decisively for the good of the nation (compareLuke 16:10).

• By gathering every coin, Joseph ensures that no resources are squandered—echoingProverbs 21:20, where the wise store up choice food and olive oil.

• This careful administration sets up the later statement that “the money in the land of Egypt and Canaan was gone” (Genesis 47:15), highlighting just how thorough his collection was.

to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan

• The scope covers Egyptians and foreigners alike. When famine spread, “all the earth came to Egypt to buy grain from Joseph” (Genesis 41:57).

• Canaan’s mention links the narrative back to Jacob’s family, showing God’s providence for them through Joseph (Genesis 42:1-2).

• The phrase underscores a regional crisis so vast that only Egypt, under Joseph’s stewardship, had the God-given foresight to prepare (Genesis 41:33-36).

in exchange for the grain they were buying

• Grain becomes the lifeline; money is willingly surrendered for sustenance, fulfilling Joseph’s earlier prediction of severe famine (Genesis 41:30-31).

• This exchange illustrates a biblical principle: physical survival often drives people to recognize true value (seeIsaiah 55:2, “Why spend money on what is not bread?”).

• The transaction demonstrates God’s provision through practical means. Just as the manna sustained Israel later (Exodus 16:15), so stored grain now keeps nations alive.

and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace

• Joseph does not enrich himself; he deposits the money with the rightful ruler, honoringExodus 20:15’s command against stealing andRomans 13:7’s call to “pay taxes to whom taxes are due.”

• Centralizing the funds strengthens the nation’s stability, allowing Pharaoh to fund further relief measures (Genesis 47:23-24).

• This act reinforces the trust between Joseph and Pharaoh, echoing Jesus’ teaching, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s” (Matthew 22:21).

summary

Genesis 47:14 shows Joseph acting as a faithful, strategic steward during a God-ordained famine. He gathers every available coin from Egypt and Canaan, exchanging bread for money to preserve life. By depositing the wealth in Pharaoh’s palace, he upholds integrity, honors civil authority, and positions the kingdom for ongoing provision. The verse reminds us that wise, honest management of resources—under God’s guidance—brings life and stability to many.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 14. -And Joseph gathered up - the verb, used only here of collecting money, usually signifies to gather things lying on the ground, as, e.g., ears of corn (Ruth 2:3), stones (Genesis 31:46), manna (Exodus 16:14), flowers (Song of Solomon 6:2) -all the money (literally,silver)that was found in the land of Egypt,and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph (who in this matter was simply Pharaoh's steward)brought the money into Pharaoh's house (i.e. deposited it in the royal treasury).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Joseph
יוֹסֵ֗ף(yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130:Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

collected
וַיְלַקֵּ֣ט(way·laq·qêṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3950:To pick up, to gather, to glean

all
כָּל־(kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

the money
הַכֶּ֙סֶף֙(hak·ke·sep̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701:Silver, money

to be found
הַנִּמְצָ֤א(han·nim·ṣā)
Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 4672:To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

in the land
בְאֶֽרֶץ־(ḇə·’e·reṣ-)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776:Earth, land

of Egypt
מִצְרַ֙יִם֙(miṣ·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714:Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

and the land
וּבְאֶ֣רֶץ(ū·ḇə·’e·reṣ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776:Earth, land

of Canaan
כְּנַ֔עַן(kə·na·‘an)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3667:Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan

in exchange for the grain
בַּשֶּׁ֖בֶר(baš·še·ḇer)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7668:Corn, grain

they
הֵ֣ם(hêm)
Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992:They

were buying,
שֹׁבְרִ֑ים(šō·ḇə·rîm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7666:To deal in grain

and he
יוֹסֵ֛ף(yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130:Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

brought
וַיָּבֵ֥א(way·yā·ḇê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

[it]
הַכֶּ֖סֶף(hak·ke·sep̄)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3701:Silver, money

into Pharaoh’s
פַרְעֹֽה׃(p̄ar·‘ōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6547:Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings

palace.
בֵּ֥יתָה(bê·ṯāh)
Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1004:A house

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