Genesis 41:34

Arabic Bible (GNA) Good News Arabic - 1993 (الترجمة العربية المشتركة)

ويُوكِّلُ وكَلاءَ على الأرضِ. ويأخُذُ خُمْسَ غلَّتِها مِنْ سَبْعِ سِنين الشَّبَعِ.

ما معنى هذا؟

This verse suggests that Pharaoh should appoint officials to collect one-fifth of the harvest during the seven years of plenty. The advice comes from Joseph, who interpreted Pharaoh's dream about the future. The key message is about planning and preparing for the future.

شرح للأطفال

Imagine you have a big cookie jar, and you know that soon, there won't be enough cookies. So, you save some cookies now, so you won't be hungry later. That's what Joseph is telling Pharaoh to do with Egypt's food.

السياق التاريخي

The book of Genesis was likely compiled over centuries by various authors, including Moses, around 1400-1200 BCE. This passage details the advice given to Pharaoh by Joseph, interpreting his dreams about the future of Egypt's crops and famine.

التطبيق اليوم

In today's context, this verse teaches the importance of saving during good times to prepare for tough times. For example, setting aside money in a savings account during prosperous times can be crucial during financial hardships.

المواضيع

• planning
• wisdom
• providence
• famine
• abundance
• leadership

آيات ذات صلة

• Genesis 41:53-57
• Proverbs 6:6-8
• Matthew 25:14-30
• 1 Timothy 5:8
• Ephesians 5:15-17

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أسئلة شائعة

Why did Joseph suggest taking one-fifth of the harvest?

Joseph suggested taking one-fifth of the harvest to ensure there was enough food saved during the years of plenty to sustain the people during the years of famine.

What was the purpose of appointing officers?

The officers were appointed to manage the collection and storage of the surplus food to prepare for the coming famine, showing the importance of good governance and organization.

How does this verse relate to modern economic practices?

This verse can be seen as an early example of economic planning, where saving during prosperous times can prevent hardship during lean times, much like modern fiscal policies.

What can we learn from this verse about leadership?

From this verse, we can learn that effective leadership involves foresight and the ability to make decisions that benefit the community during both good and challenging times.