Genesis 41:53-57 And the seven years of plenty, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.… I. JOSEPH'S ADMINISTRATION. 1. It showed great prudence and skill. 2. It showed a spirit of dependence upon God. 3. It was the exhibition of a character worthy of the highest confidence. II. Lessons: 1. How quickly adversity awaits upon prosperity. 2. What an advantage to have a true and powerful friend in the day of calamity. 3. God often brings about His purposes of love and mercy by affliction. (T. H. Leale.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.WEB: The seven years of plenty, that were in the land of Egypt, came to an end. |
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