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 also had been born to Joseph before the year of famine came, born to him by Asenath, daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. 51Joseph named his first-born Manasseh, “because God has caused me to forget all my trouble and all my father’s house.” And the second he named Ephraim, “because God has made me fruitful in the land of my oppression.” 53Then the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end, 54and the seven years of famine started to come—just as Joseph had said. So there was famine in all the lands, but in the whole land of Egypt there was bread.

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 29:32Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son and named him Reuben because she said, “For Adonai has seen my affliction. Surely now my husband will love me.”
• Genesis 30:6So Rachel said, “God has judged my cause and also heard my voice—and given me a son.” Therefore she named him Dan.
• Genesis 50:23Joseph saw the third generation of Ephraim’s sons. Also the sons of Machir, Manasseh’s son, were born upon Joseph’s knees.
• Genesis 48:16The Angel who redeemed me from all evil, May He bless the boys, and may they be called by my name, and by the name of my fathers, Abraham and Isaac. May they multiply to a multitude in the midst of the land.”
• Genesis 49:22A fruitful son is Joseph, a fruitful son beside a spring— daughters walk along a wall.
• Isaiah 40:1“Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God.
• Psalms 105:17He sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave.
• Amos 6:6drinking wine from bowls, anointing with choice ointments— yet they are not sickened over the breakdown of Joseph.
• Acts 7:10He rescued him out of all his troubles and granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him governor over Egypt and 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