Genesis 41:35

35 During the good years that are coming, they should collect all such food and store the grain under Pharaoh's control, protecting the food in the cities.

Genesis 41:35 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 41:35

And let them, gather all the food of those good years that
come
That is, let the under officers collect together the fifth part of all fruits of the land during the seven years of plenty: and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh;
as his property, and only to be disposed of by his orders; for as it was to be purchased with his money, it was right that it should be in his hands, or in the hands of his officers appointed by him, as the Targum of Jonathan: and let them keep food in the cities;
reserve it in the several cities throughout the land, against the years of famine.

Genesis 41:35 In-Context

33 "Now Pharaoh should find an intelligent, wise man and give him authority over the land of Egypt.

34 Then Pharaoh should appoint administrators over the land and take one-fifth of all the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.

35 During the good years that are coming, they should collect all such food and store the grain under Pharaoh's control, protecting the food in the cities.

36 This food will be reserved for the seven years of famine to follow in the land of Egypt so that the land won't be ravaged by the famine."

37 This advice seemed wise to Pharaoh and all his servants,