Genesis 47:6 (KJV)

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The land of Egypt is before thee in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell in the land of Goshen let them dwell and if thou knowest any men of activity among them then make them rulers over my cattle

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is. Ge 47:11 Ge 13:9 Ge 20:15 Ge 34:10 Ge 45:18-20 Pr 21:1 Joh 17:2

Goshen. Ge 47:4 Ge 47:11

rulers. Ex 18:21 1Sa 21:7 1Ch 27:29-31 2Ch 26:10 Pr 22:29

cattle{Mikneh}, from {kanah}, to posses, signifies property or possession of any kind, though it frequently is used for cattle, because in ancient times they constituted the principal part of a man's possessions. Ge 47:16 Ex 9:3-6 Ex 9:10 Ex 9:21

men of activity.{Anshey chayil,} men of strength, power, ability, or prowess. It implies both fitness of mind and body; and so valour, prudence, diligence, and virtue.

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