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Genesis 41:52
52And the name of the second he called Ephraim — For 1God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.
Genesis 41:52 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.
- New International Version (NIV)The second son he named Ephraim and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)The name of the second he called Ephraim, "For God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction."
- New King James Version (NKJV)And the name of the second he called Ephraim: “For God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.”
Context of Genesis 41:52
50And to Joseph were born two sons before the year of famine came, whom Asnath the daughter of Potipherah the priest in On bore to him. 51And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh — For God has made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house. And the name of the second he called Ephraim — For God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction. 53And the seven years of plenty that were in the land of Egypt were ended; 54and the seven years of the dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said. And there was dearth in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.
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וְאֵ֛ת שֵׁ֥ם הַשֵּׁנִ֖י קָרָ֣א אֶפְרָ֑יִם כִּֽי־הִפְרַ֥נִי אֱלֹהִ֖ים בְּאֶ֥רֶץ עָנְיִֽי׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Genesis 41:52
- Genesis 29:32And Leah conceived, and bore a son, and called his name Reuben; for she said, Because Jehovah has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.
- Genesis 30:6And Rachel said, God has done me justice, and has also heard my voice, and given me a son; therefore she called his name Dan.
- Genesis 50:23And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third [generation]; the sons also of Machir the son of Manasseh were born on Joseph's knees.
- Genesis 48:16the Angel that redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named upon them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the land!
- Genesis 49:22Joseph is a fruitful bough; A fruitful bough by a well; [His] branches shoot over the wall.
- Isaiah 40:1Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
- Psalms 105:17He sent a man before them: Joseph was sold for a bondman.
- Amos 6:6that drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments; but are not grieved for the breach of Joseph.
- Acts 7:10and delivered him out of all his tribulations, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he appointed him chief over Egypt and all his house.
Commentaries on Genesis 41:52
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-57Verses 1-57 - Joseph Was Exalted 1. יאר ye'or “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic. 2. אחוּ 'āchû “sedge, reed-grass, marsh-grass.” This word is probably Coptic. 8. חרטמים charṭumı̂ym ̓̀ exēgētai ̔͂ hierogrammateis “sacred scribes, hieroglyphs.” חרט chereṭ “stylus,” a graving tool. 43. אברך 'abrēk “bend the knee.” In this sense it is put for הברך habrēk imperative hiphil of ברך bārak Those who take the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 46-57Verses 46-57 In the names of his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, Joseph owned the Divine providence. 1. He was made to forget his misery. 2. He was made fruitful in the land of his affliction. The seven plenteous years came, and were ended. We ought to look forward to the end of the days, both of our prosperity and of our opportunity. We must not be secure in prosperity, nor slothful in making good use of opportunity. Years of plenty will end; what thy…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 50-52Despite his status and power, Joseph stayed true to his heritage. He gave his two sons Hebrew names. Manasseh: Joseph's wealth and success helped him forget the pain of being away from his family. Ephraim: By giving him this name, Joseph expressed his thanks to God for making him fruitful in Egypt.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 50-5250-52. unto Joseph were born two sons--These domestic events, which increased his temporal happiness, develop the piety of his character in the names conferred upon his children.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Genesis 41
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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