Genesis 47:23

23 Joseph said to the people, "I've bought you and your land today for Pharaoh. So here are some seeds for you to plant in the ground.

Genesis 47:23 In-Context

21 Joseph made the people slaves from one end of Egypt to the other.
22 But he didn't buy the land that belonged to the priests. They received a regular share of food from Pharaoh. They had enough food from what Pharaoh gave them. That's why they didn't have to sell their land.
23 Joseph said to the people, "I've bought you and your land today for Pharaoh. So here are some seeds for you to plant in the ground.
24 But when the crop comes in, give a fifth of it to Pharaoh. Keep the other four-fifths for yourselves. They will be seeds for the fields. And they will be food for yourselves, your children, and the other people who live with you."
25 "You have saved our lives," they said. "If you are pleased with us, we will be slaves to Pharaoh."
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