Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But when the crop comes in, give a fifth of it to Pharaoh. The other four-fifths you may keep as seed for the fields and as food for yourselves and your households and your children.” New Living Translation Then when you harvest it, one-fifth of your crop will belong to Pharaoh. You may keep the remaining four-fifths as seed for your fields and as food for you, your households, and your little ones.” English Standard Version And at the harvests you shall give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four fifths shall be your own, as seed for the field and as food for yourselves and your households, and as food for your little ones.” Berean Standard Bible At harvest time, you are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh, and four-fifths will be yours as seed for the field and food for yourselves and your households and children.” Berean Literal Bible And it shall come to pass at the harvest that you⁺ shall give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four of the hands shall be for you⁺: As seed of the field, and for your⁺ eating, and for those in your⁺ houses, and to eat for your⁺ little ones.” King James Bible And it shall come to pass in the increase, that ye shall give the fifth part unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones. New King James Version And it shall come to pass in the harvest that you shall give one-fifth to Pharaoh. Four-fifths shall be your own, as seed for the field and for your food, for those of your households and as food for your little ones.” New American Standard Bible At the harvest you shall give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four-fifths shall be your own for seed of the field and for your food, and for those of your households and as food for your little ones.” NASB 1995 “At the harvest you shall give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four-fifths shall be your own for seed of the field and for your food and for those of your households and as food for your little ones.” NASB 1977 “And at the harvest you shall give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four-fifths shall be your own for seed of the field and for your food and for those of your households and as food for your little ones.” Legacy Standard Bible And it will be, at the harvest you shall give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four-fifths shall be your own for seed of the field and for your food and for those of your households and as food for your little ones.” Amplified Bible At harvest time [when you reap the increase] you shall give one-fifth of it to Pharaoh, and four-fifths will be your own to use for seed for the field and as food for you and those of your households and for your little ones.” Berean Annotated Bible At harvest time, you⁺ are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh (great house), and four-fifths will be yours⁺ as seed for the field and food for yourselves and your⁺ households and children. Christian Standard Bible At harvest, you are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh, and four-fifths will be yours as seed for the field and as food for yourselves, your households, and your dependents.” Holman Christian Standard Bible At harvest, you are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh, and four-fifths will be yours as seed for the field and as food for yourselves, your households, and your dependents.” American Standard Version And it shall come to pass at the ingatherings, that ye shall give a fifth unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones. Contemporary English Version but one fifth of your crops must go to the king. You can keep the rest as seed or as food for your families." English Revised Version And it shall come to pass at the ingatherings, that ye shall give a fifth unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones. GOD'S WORD® Translation Every time you harvest, give one-fifth of the produce to Pharaoh. Four-fifths will be yours to use as seed for your fields and as food for your households." Good News Translation At the time of harvest you must give one-fifth to the king. You can use the rest for seed and for food for yourselves and your families." International Standard Version When harvest season arrives, you are to provide a fifth of the harvest to Pharaoh. The remaining four fifths are to be for your use, for seed, and to feed you, your households, and your little ones." NET Bible When you gather in the crop, give one-fifth of it to Pharaoh, and the rest will be yours for seed for the fields and for you to eat, including those in your households and your little children." New Heart English Bible And it will come to pass at the harvests that you must give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four-fifths will be yours for seed for the field, and for your food, and for those of your households, and as food for your little ones." Webster's Bible Translation And it shall come to pass in the increase, that ye shall give the fifth part to Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt harvest time, you are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh, and four-fifths will be yours as seed for the field and food for yourselves and your households and children.” World English Bible It will happen at the harvests, that you shall give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four parts will be your own, for seed of the field, for your food, for them of your households, and for food for your little ones.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it has come to pass in the increases, that you have given a fifth to Pharaoh, and four of the parts are for yourselves, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for those who [are] in your houses, and for food for your infants.” Berean Literal Bible And it shall come to pass at the harvest that you⁺ shall give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four of the hands shall be for you⁺: As seed of the field, and for your⁺ eating, and for those in your⁺ houses, and to eat for your⁺ little ones.” Young's Literal Translation and it hath come to pass in the increases, that ye have given a fifth to Pharaoh, and four of the parts are for yourselves, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for those who are in your houses, and for food for your infants.' Smith's Literal Translation And it was in the produce, and ye gave the fifth to Pharaoh, and four parts shall be to you, for the seed of the field and for your food, and for those in your houses, and for food to your little ones. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat you may have corn. The fifth part you shall give to the king: the other four you shall have for seed, and for food for your families and children. Catholic Public Domain Version so that you may be able to have grain. One fifth part you will give to the king; the remaining four I permit to you, as seed and as food for your families and children. New American Bible But when the harvest is in, you must give a fifth of it to Pharaoh, while you keep four-fifths as seed for your fields and as food for yourselves and your households and as food for your children.” New Revised Standard Version And at the harvests you shall give one-fifth to Pharaoh, and four-fifths shall be your own, as seed for the field and as food for yourselves and your households, and as food for your little ones.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it shall come to pass when the crops are gathered in, you shall give the fifth part to Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field and for your food and for food for your household and for food for your little ones. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And whenever crops come in, you will give one fifth to Pharaoh, and four parts will be for you, for the seed of the field and for your food, and for the food of your households, and for the food of your little ones.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it shall come to pass at the ingatherings, that ye shall give a fifth unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And there shall be the fruits of it; and ye shall give the fifth part to Pharao, and the four remaining parts shall be for yourselves, for seed for the earth, and for food for you, and all that are in your houses. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph's Leadership During the Famine…23Then Joseph said to the people, “Now that I have acquired you and your land for Pharaoh this day, here is seed for you to sow in the land. 24 At harvest time, you are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh, and four-fifths will be yours as seed for the field and food for yourselves and your households and children.” 25“You have saved our lives,” they said. “We have found favor in our lord’s eyes, and we will be Pharaoh’s servants.”… Cross References At harvest time, Proverbs 6:8 it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. Proverbs 10:5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. Genesis 8:22 As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night shall never cease.” you are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh, 2 Kings 23:35 So Jehoiakim paid the silver and gold to Pharaoh Neco, but to meet Pharaoh’s demand he taxed the land and exacted the silver and the gold from the people, each according to his wealth. 1 Samuel 8:11-18 He said, “This will be the manner of the king who will reign over you: He will take your sons and appoint them to serve his own chariots and horses, and to run in front of his chariots. / He will appoint some for himself as commanders of thousands and of fifties, and others to plow his ground, to reap his harvest, and to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. / And he will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. … Nehemiah 5:4-5 Still others were saying, “We have borrowed money to pay the king’s tax on our fields and vineyards. / We and our children are just like our countrymen and their children, yet we are subjecting our sons and daughters to slavery. Some of our daughters are already enslaved, but we are powerless to redeem them because our fields and vineyards belong to others.” and four-fifths will be yours 2 Kings 4:7 She went and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil, and pay your debt. Then you and your sons can live on the remainder.” Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Deuteronomy 28:8 The LORD will decree a blessing on your barns and on everything to which you put your hand; the LORD your God will bless you in the land He is giving you. as seed for the field Isaiah 55:10-11 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. 2 Corinthians 9:10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. Hosea 2:21-23 “On that day I will respond—” declares the LORD—“I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth. / And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. / And I will sow her as My own in the land, and I will have compassion on ‘No Compassion.’ I will say to those called ‘Not My People,’ ‘You are My people,’ and they will say, ‘You are my God.’” and food for yourselves Deuteronomy 8:10 When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you. Psalm 104:14-15 He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: / wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart. Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in all the labor one does under the sun during the few days of life that God has given him—for this is his lot. / Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God. / For a man seldom considers the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart. and your households Proverbs 31:15 She rises while it is still night to provide food for her household and portions for her maidservants. Treasury of Scripture And it shall come to pass in the increase, that you shall give the fifth part to Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones. the fifth part. Genesis 47:25 And they said, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants. Genesis 41:34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years. Leviticus 27:32 And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the LORD. Jump to Previous Children Crop Families Field Fields Fifth Food Four Grain Harvest Harvests Households Houses Increase Increases Infants Little Ones Part Parts Pharaoh Seed YourselvesJump to Next Children Crop Families Field Fields Fifth Food Four Grain Harvest Harvests Households Houses Increase Increases Infants Little Ones Part Parts Pharaoh Seed YourselvesGenesis 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. At harvest time This phrase indicates a specific period in the agricultural cycle, crucial in ancient Egypt, where the Nile's flooding determined planting and harvesting times. The harvest was a time of both celebration and obligation, as it was when the fruits of labor were gathered and debts or taxes were settled. you are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh and four-fifths will be yours as seed for the field and food for yourselves and your households and children Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe son of Jacob who rose to power in Egypt. He is the one implementing the policy of giving a fifth of the harvest to Pharaoh. 2. Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt who benefits from Joseph's management of the famine crisis. 3. Egypt The land where Joseph serves as a high-ranking official and where the Israelites find refuge during the famine. 4. The Egyptians The people who are subject to the policy of giving a portion of their harvest to Pharaoh. 5. Famine The severe shortage of food that led to Joseph's policy to ensure survival and prosperity in Egypt. Teaching Points Stewardship and ResponsibilityJoseph's policy teaches us about wise stewardship and the importance of planning for the future. As Christians, we are called to manage our resources responsibly. Submission to Authority The Egyptians' compliance with Joseph's policy reflects the biblical principle of submitting to authority, as long as it does not contradict God's commands. Provision and Trust This passage reminds us of God's provision through difficult times. Just as Joseph provided for Egypt, we can trust God to provide for our needs. Generosity and Sharing The allocation of a portion of the harvest to Pharaoh can be seen as a form of giving. Christians are encouraged to be generous and share their blessings with others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 47:24?2. How does Genesis 47:24 illustrate God's provision during times of famine? 3. What principles of stewardship can be drawn from Genesis 47:24's instructions? 4. How does Genesis 47:24 connect to the concept of tithing in Scripture? 5. In what ways can we apply Genesis 47:24's lessons on resource management today? 6. How does Genesis 47:24 reflect God's sovereignty over economic systems and human affairs? 7. How does Genesis 47:24 reflect God's provision and justice in times of famine? 8. What does Genesis 47:24 reveal about Joseph's leadership and economic strategy? 9. How does Genesis 47:24 illustrate the relationship between faith and practical governance? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 47? 11. Why is there no clear non-biblical documentation of both a severe seven-year famine and the Hebrews thriving in Egypt (Genesis 47)? 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. Genesis 41:14-15: Why does no Egyptian record mention a Hebrew slave suddenly elevated to such a high position in Pharaoh's court? 14. Does Psalm 126:6 overstate divine intervention in harvest success, appearing to conflict with passages that emphasize human effort or natural processes? What Does Genesis 47:24 Mean At harvest timeGenesis 47:24 opens with “At harvest time.” The Lord had already guaranteed the rhythm of seasons after the flood (Genesis 8:22), and Joseph counts on that promise in Egypt. The instruction comes only once God has supplied a crop—reminding us that giving or budgeting is always tied to God’s prior provision. Proverbs 6:8 commends the ant for gathering “at harvest,” underscoring the wisdom of planning ahead when the increase actually arrives. Key takeaways: • God, not Pharaoh, ultimately controls the harvest. • We wait for the moment of increase before apportioning it. Give a fifth to Pharaoh “You are to give a fifth of it to Pharaoh.” Joseph establishes a 20 percent tax as part of the life-saving arrangement made during the famine (Genesis 47:20–23). Scripture often affirms paying rightful dues to governing authorities (Romans 13:6; Matthew 22:21). While Israel would later pay only ten percent to its own king (1 Samuel 8:15), Egypt’s higher rate reflects the nation’s total dependence on Pharaoh’s grain during crisis. Practical implications: • Paying taxes can be an act of obedience to God, provided it does not violate conscience (Acts 5:29). • Government authority is legitimate but limited; Pharaoh receives one-fifth, not everything. Four-fifths will be yours The verse immediately balances the tax: “and four-fifths will be yours.” God leaves a generous 80 percent in the hands of the farmers. Even under foreign rule, the Lord makes room for personal stewardship (Proverbs 13:23). The principle echoes 2 Thessalonians 3:10—people are expected to work and enjoy the fruit of that labor. Why this matters: • God is not a taker only; He permits and expects responsible enjoyment of His gifts (Ecclesiastes 5:18–19). • A fair system encourages productivity; the farmers keep most of what they grow. Seed for the field Part of the retained four-fifths is “seed for the field.” The future is in view. Isaiah 55:10 and 2 Corinthians 9:10 remind us that God “supplies seed to the sower.” Joseph’s plan obliges the people to reinvest in next year’s crop, preventing a return to famine. Stewardship pointers: • Budget for tomorrow before spending today. • Re-sowing affirms faith that the Lord will send another harvest (Galatians 6:7-9). Food for yourselves and your households and children The remainder becomes “food for yourselves and your households and children.” God’s provision is personal and family-centered. Scripture places high priority on caring for one’s own (1 Timothy 5:8) and assures us that the righteous are never forsaken (Psalm 37:25). Jesus echoes this in Matthew 6:31-33: the Father knows we need daily bread. Practical outworking: • Provide first for immediate family before indulging wants. • Household needs are legitimate, God-sanctioned expenses (Exodus 12:4). summary Genesis 47:24 reveals a God-ordained balance: recognize His timing, honor rightful authority, steward generously, invest for tomorrow, and care diligently for family. In one concise instruction, the Lord weaves together worship, work, government, stewardship, and household responsibility—showing that every facet of life belongs under His wise and gracious rule. Hebrew At harvest time,בַּתְּבוּאֹ֔ת (bat·tə·ḇū·’ōṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8393: Product, revenue you are to give וּנְתַתֶּ֥ם (ū·nə·ṯat·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set a fifth חֲמִישִׁ֖ית (ḥă·mî·šîṯ) Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth of it to Pharaoh, לְפַרְעֹ֑ה (lə·p̄ar·‘ōh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings and four-fifths וְאַרְבַּ֣ע (wə·’ar·ba‘) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 702: Four will be וְהָיָה֙ (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be yours לָכֶם֩ (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew as seed לְזֶ֨רַע (lə·ze·ra‘) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity for the field הַשָּׂדֶ֧ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land and food for yourselves וּֽלְאָכְלְכֶ֛ם (ū·lə·’ā·ḵə·lə·ḵem) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 400: Food and your households בְּבָתֵּיכֶ֖ם (bə·ḇāt·tê·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1004: A house and children.” לְטַפְּכֶֽם׃ (lə·ṭap·pə·ḵem) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 2945: A family Links Genesis 47:24 NIVGenesis 47:24 NLT Genesis 47:24 ESV Genesis 47:24 NASB Genesis 47:24 KJV Genesis 47:24 BibleApps.com Genesis 47:24 Biblia Paralela Genesis 47:24 Chinese Bible Genesis 47:24 French Bible Genesis 47:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 47:24 It will happen at the harvests that (Gen. 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