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Genesis 47:3-5
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Genesis 47:3-5
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
3 Pharaoh said to his brothers, ‘What is your occupation?’ And they said to Pharaoh, ‘Your servants are shepherds, as our ancestors were.’ 4 They said to Pharaoh, ‘We have come to reside as aliens in the land; for there is no pasture for your servants’ flocks because the famine is severe in the land of Canaan. Now, we ask you, let your servants settle in the land of Goshen.’ 5 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, ‘Your father and your brothers have come to you.
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Genesis 47:3-5
New International Version
Genesis 47:3-5
New International Version
3 Pharaoh asked the brothers, “What is your occupation?”(A)
“Your servants(B) are shepherds,(C)” they replied to Pharaoh, “just as our fathers were.” 4 They also said to him, “We have come to live here for a while,(D) because the famine is severe in Canaan(E) and your servants’ flocks have no pasture.(F) So now, please let your servants settle in Goshen.”(G)
5 Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Your father and your brothers have come to you,
Genesis 47:3-5
King James Version
Genesis 47:3-5
King James Version
3 And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.
4 They said morever unto Pharaoh, For to sojourn in the land are we come; for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks; for the famine is sore in the land of Canaan: now therefore, we pray thee, let thy servants dwell in the land of Goshen.
5 And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:
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Genesis 47:3-5
English Standard Version
Genesis 47:3-5
English Standard Version
3 Pharaoh said to his brothers, (A)“What is your occupation?” And they said to Pharaoh, (B)“Your servants are shepherds, as our fathers were.” 4 They said to Pharaoh, (C)“We have come to sojourn in the land, for there is no pasture for your servants' flocks, for the famine is severe in the land of Canaan. And now, please let your servants dwell (D)in the land of Goshen.” 5 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Your father and your brothers have come to you.
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