Genesis 41:52

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

50Two sons were born to Joseph before the famine came. Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, was their mother. 51Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “Certainly God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s house.” He named the second child Ephraim, saying, “Certainly God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.” 53The seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end. 54Then the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had predicted. There was famine in all the other lands, but throughout the land of Egypt there was food.

Genesis 41:52 word by word

וְאֵ֛ת שֵׁ֥ם הַשֵּׁנִ֖י קָרָ֣א אֶפְרָ֑יִם כִּֽי־הִפְרַ֥נִי אֱלֹהִ֖ים בְּאֶ֥רֶץ עָנְיִֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And the nameשֵׁםshêm · nameH8034
• of the secondשֵׁנִיshênîy · secondH8145
• calledקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call byH7121
• he Ephraimאֶפְרַ֫יִם'ephrayim · EphraimH669
• For Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
• hath caused me to be fruitfulפָּרָהpârâh · be fruitfulH6509
• in the landאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
• of my afflictionעֳנִי‛ŏnîy · afflictionH6040

Cross-references for Genesis 41:52

• Genesis 29:32So Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said, “The Lord has looked with pity on my oppressed condition. Surely my husband will love me now.”
• Genesis 30:6Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me. He has responded to my prayer and given me a son.” That is why she named him Dan.
• Genesis 50:23Joseph saw the descendants of Ephraim to the third generation. He also saw the children of Makir the son of Manasseh; they were given special inheritance rights by Joseph.
• Genesis 48:16the Angel who has protected me from all harm – bless these boys. May my name be named in them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. May they grow into a multitude on the earth.”
• Genesis 49:22Joseph is a fruitful bough, a fruitful bough near a spring whose branches climb over the wall.
• Isaiah 40:1“Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God.
• Psalms 105:17He sent a man ahead of them – Joseph was sold as a servant.
• Amos 6:6They drink wine from sacrificial bowls, and pour the very best oils on themselves. Yet they are not concerned over the ruin of Joseph.
• Acts 7:10and rescued him from all his troubles, and granted him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and over all his household.

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

Topics related to Genesis 41:52

• Economics
• Ephraim
• Government
• Joseph
• Prudence
• Rulers
• Servant
• Thankfulness

In the dictionaries

• Ephraim
• God
• Ephraim, Ephraimite
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Appoint
• Array
• Cry
• Discreet
• Dungeon
• Empty

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