创世记第47章

《圣经》创世记-第47章

创47:1 约瑟进去告诉法老说：“我的父亲和我的弟兄带着羊群牛群，并一切所有的，从迦南地来了，如今在歌珊地。” (串)创46:31|创45:10

†[吕]约瑟进去告诉法老说：“我父亲和我的弟兄、以及他们的羊群、牛群、和他们一切所有的、都从迦南地来了；如今在歌珊地呢。

†[思]若瑟遂去呈报法郎说：“我父和我兄弟，带着他们的牛羊和一切所有，从客纳罕地来了，现今都在哥笙地方。”

†[当代]约瑟来到法老面前，对他说：“我父亲和我的兄弟已经带著他们的牲畜和一切从迦南来了，他们现在就留在歌珊地。”

†[新译]约瑟进去禀告法老，说：“我的父亲和兄弟们，带着他们的牛羊和他们所有的一切，都从迦南地来了，现在就在歌珊地。”

†[Wlb]约瑟觐法老、告曰、我之父兄、挈牛羊及所有、来自迦南、今在歌珊、

†[Xdv]于是，约瑟带五个兄弟去见王。他对王说：“我父亲和兄弟们从迦南带着牛羊和一切财物到这里来了；现在他们在歌珊地区。”

†[Kjv]Then Joseph came and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have, are come out of the land of Canaan; and, behold, they are in the land of Goshen.

†[Nkjv]Then Joseph went and told Pharaoh, and said, "My father and my brothers, their flocks and their herds and all that they possess, have come from the land of Canaan; and indeed they are in the land of Goshen."

†[BBE]Then Joseph went to Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brothers with their flocks and their herds and all they have, are come from Canaan, and are now in the land of Goshen.

†[GNT] So Joseph took five of his brothers and went to the king. He told him, "My father and my brothers have come from Canaan with their flocks, their herds, and all that they own. They are now in the region of Goshen."

†[NIV]Joseph went and told Pharaoh, "My father and brothers, with their flocks and herds and everything they own, have come from the land of Canaan and are now in Goshen."

创47:2 约瑟从他弟兄中挑出五个人来，引他们去见法老。

†[吕]约瑟从他的全体弟兄中挑出了五个人，引进到法老面前。

†[思]若瑟由他兄弟中选了五人，引他们去谒见法郎。

†[当代]约瑟带了他的五个哥哥来见法老。

†[新译]约瑟从他所有的兄弟当中，挑选了五个人，把他们带到法老面前。

†[Wlb]约瑟简兄弟五人、引见法老、

†[Xdv]接着，他引兄弟们见王。

†[Kjv]And he took some of his brethren, even five men, and presented them unto Pharaoh.

†[Nkjv]And he took five men from among his brothers and presented them to Pharaoh.

†[BBE]And he took five of his brothers to Pharaoh.

†[GNT] He then presented his brothers to the king.

†[NIV]He chose five of his brothers and presented them before Pharaoh.

本会注释　　约瑟原已通知法老其家人来到歌珊的消息。他带了五个兄弟来见国王。

创47:3 法老问约瑟的弟兄说：“你们以何事为业？”他们对法老说：“你仆人是牧羊的，连我们的祖宗也是牧羊的。” (串)创46:33|创46:32,34

†[吕]法老问约瑟的弟兄说：“你们作的什么的职业？”他们对法老说：“你仆人是牧羊的：我们如此，我们的祖宗也如此。”

†[思]法郎问若瑟的兄弟们说：“你们有何职业？”他们回答法郎说：“你的仆人们是放羊的人，我们和我们的祖先，都是如此。”

†[当代]法老问他们说：“你们是干什么工作的？”他们回答说：“我们历代都是牧羊的。

†[新译]法老问约瑟的兄弟们说：“你们是作什么的？”他们回答法老：“仆人们是牧羊人，我们和我们的祖先都是一样。”

†[Wlb]法老曰、尔操何业、曰、仆与祖俱牧羊、

†[Xdv]王问他们：“你们从事哪一行业？”他们回答：“陛下，我们跟我们的祖先一样，以牧放牲畜为生。

†[Kjv]And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.

†[Nkjv]Then Pharaoh said to his brothers, "What is your occupation?" And they said to Pharaoh, "Your servants are shepherds, both we and also our fathers."

†[BBE]And Pharaoh said to them, What is your business? And they said, Your servants are keepers of sheep, as our fathers were before us.

†[GNT] The king asked them, "What is your occupation?" "We are shepherds, sir, just as our ancestors were," they answered.

†[NIV]Pharaoh asked the brothers, "What is your occupation?" "Your servants are shepherds," they replied to Pharaoh, "just as our fathers were."

创47:4 他们又对法老说：“迦南地的饥荒甚大，仆人的羊群没有草吃，所以我们来到这地寄居。现在求你容仆人住在歌珊地。” (串)申26:5

†[吕]他们对法老说：“我们来、是要在这地寄居的，因为饥荒在迦南地很严重，那里没有牧场可以供给你仆人的羊群：现在求王准仆人住在歌珊地。”

†[思]继而又对法郎说：“我们来侨居此地，因为客纳罕地荒很凶，你仆人们的羊群找不到草地，所以请陛下让你的仆人们住在哥笙地方。”

†[当代]因为迦南发生了大饥荒，羊群都没有草吃，所以，我们就到这里来寄居，求你准许我们在歌珊地住下来吧。”

†[新译]他们又对法老说：“我们来是要在这地寄居，因为迦南地的饥荒严重，你仆人们的羊群没有草吃，所以，现在求你容许你仆人住在歌珊地。”

†[Wlb]又曰、迦南饥甚、牲畜无刍、故来旅此、求许仆居歌珊、

†[Xdv]由于迦南地区饥荒严重，没有牧放羊群的草原，我们才移到这里来。请陛下容许我们住在歌珊地区。”

†[Kjv]They said morever unto Pharaoh, For to sojourn in the land are we come; for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks; for the famine is sore in the land of Canaan: now therefore, we pray thee, let thy servants dwell in the land of Goshen.

†[Nkjv]And they said to Pharaoh, "We have come to dwell in the land, because your servants have no pasture for their flocks, for the famine is severe in the land of Canaan. Now therefore, please let your servants dwell in the land of Goshen."

†[BBE]And they said to Pharaoh, We have come to make a living in this land, because we have no grass for our flocks in the land of Canaan; so now let your servants make a place for themselves in the land of Goshen.

†[GNT] "We have come to live in this country, because in the land of Canaan the famine is so severe that there is no pasture for our flocks. Please give us permission to live in the region of Goshen."

†[NIV]They also said to him, "We have come to live here awhile, because the famine is severe in Canaan and your servants' flocks have no pasture. So now, please let your servants settle in Goshen."

创47:5 法老对约瑟说：“你父亲和你弟兄到你这里来了，

†[吕]法老对约瑟说：“你父亲和你弟兄到你这里来；

†[思]法郎遂面对若瑟说：“你父亲和你兄弟既来到了你这，

†[当代]法老对约瑟说：“你的父亲和兄弟既然都来了，埃及全地就在你的面前，你就安排他们住在国中最好的地方吧！你可以让他们住在歌珊地。如果他们中间有能干的人，你可以派他看管我的牲畜啊。”

†[新译]法老对约瑟说：“你的父亲和兄弟们到你这里来了；

†[Wlb]法老谕约瑟曰、尔之父兄、既至尔处、

†[Xdv]王对约瑟说：“现在你父亲和兄弟们都到了。

†[Kjv]And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:

†[Nkjv]Then Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, saying, "Your father and your brothers have come to you.

†[BBE]And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Let them have the land of Goshen; and if there are any able men among them, put them over my cattle.

†[GNT] The king said to Joseph, "Now that your father and your brothers have arrived,

†[NIV]Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Your father and your brothers have come to you,

创47:6 埃及地都在你面前，只管叫你父亲和你弟兄住在国中最好的地；他们可以住在歌珊地。你若知道他们中间有什么能人，就派他们看管我的牲畜。” (串)创45:18|创46:34本章4|出18:21,25

†[吕]埃及地都在你面前；只管叫你父亲和你弟兄住在这地最好的区域；他们可以住在歌珊地。你若知道他们中间有能干的人，要立他们做牧长来看管我所有的牲畜。

†[思]埃及国全在你面前，你可叫你父亲和你兄弟住在最好的地方，叫他们住在哥笙地；你若知道他们中有能干的人可派他们管我的牲畜。”

†[当代]－

†[新译]埃及地都在你面前，你只管叫你的父亲和兄弟们住在这地最好的地方，他们可以住在歌珊地。你如果知道他们中间有能干的人，可以派他们看管我的牲畜。”

†[Wlb]埃及地在尔前、俾尔父兄、处彼膏壤、可任其居歌珊、倘知昆弟中有能者、使为我牧畜长、

†[Xdv]埃及的土地在他们面前，任由他们选择；他们可以住在国中最好的地区歌珊。如果他们当中有能干的人，就派他们看管我的牲畜。”

†[Kjv]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.

†[Nkjv]The land of Egypt is before you. Have your father and brothers dwell in the best of the land; let them dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know any competent men among them, then make them chief herdsmen over my livestock."

†[BBE]And Jacob and his sons came to Joseph in Egypt, and when word of it came to the ears of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, he said to Joseph, Your father and brothers have come to you; all the land of Egypt is before you; let your father and your brothers have the b

†[GNT] the land of Egypt is theirs. Let them settle in the region of Goshen, the best part of the land. And if there are any capable men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock."

†[NIV]and the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and your brothers in the best part of the land. Let them live in Goshen. And if you know of any among them with special ability, put them in charge of my own livestock."

本会注释　　他们来到这里寄居（没有定居），因为旱灾使他们在迦南地失去了牧养羊群的草场。于是国王批准约瑟将全国最好的地区，即歌珊地给他父亲和兄弟居住。

创47:7 约瑟领他父亲雅各进到法老面前，雅各就给法老祝福。 (串)本章10

†[吕]约瑟领他父亲雅各进去、站在法老面前，雅各向法老祝福请安。

†[思]然后若瑟引他父亲来谒见法郎；雅各伯向法郎请安。

†[当代]约瑟又带父亲雅各去见法老，雅各就为法老祝福。

†[新译]约瑟把他父亲雅各带到法老面前，雅各就给法老祝福。

†[Wlb]约瑟引父觐法老、雅各为法老祝嘏、

†[Xdv]约瑟引他父亲雅各到王宫见埃及王。雅各给王祝福。

†[Kjv]And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

†[Nkjv]Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and set him before Pharaoh; and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

†[BBE]Then Joseph made his father Jacob come before Pharaoh, and Jacob gave him his blessing.

†[GNT] Then Joseph brought his father Jacob and presented him to the king. Jacob gave the king his blessing,

†[NIV]Then Joseph brought his father Jacob in and presented him before Pharaoh. After Jacob blessed Pharaoh,

本会注释　　约瑟得到国王定居歌珊地区的许可之后就领他父亲到法老那里。有人认为约瑟兄弟的参见是公务性的，而雅各与君主的会晤则属私人性质。可能是国王提出要会见首相的父亲。
　　雅各就给法老祝福。雅各没有按照常规向法老致敬，如称“愿王万岁！”（撒下16:16；王上1:25；但2:4等）。他意识到自己作为耶和华之先知的尊严，向国王宣告了属天的祝福。

创47:8 法老问雅各说：“你平生的年日是多少呢？”

†[吕]法老问雅各说：“你一生的年日有几岁了？”

†[思]法郎遂问雅各伯说：“请问高寿？”

†[当代]法老问雅各说：“老先生，你今年多大岁数了？”

†[新译]法老问雅各：“你有多大年纪了？”

†[Wlb]法老问之曰、尔年几何矣、

†[Xdv]王问他：“你有多大年纪了？”

†[Kjv]And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou?

†[Nkjv]Pharaoh said to Jacob, "How old are you?"

†[BBE]And Pharaoh said to him, How old are you?

†[GNT] and the king asked him, "How old are you?"

†[NIV]Pharaoh asked him, "How old are you?"

创47:9 雅各对法老说：“我寄居在世的年日是一百三十岁，我平生的年日又少又苦，不及我列祖在世寄居的年日。” (串)代上29:15诗39:12;119:19,54来11:13|创25:7本章28诗39:5|伯14:1雅4:14

†[吕]雅各对法老说：“我寄居在世的年日己有一百三十岁：我一生的年日又少又苦，赶不上我祖宗寄居在世的日子一生的年日。”

†[思]雅各伯回答法郎说：“我寄居人世，已一百叁十年；我一生岁月又少又苦，不会达到我祖先寄居人世的年数。”

†[当代]雅各回答说：“我一百三十岁了，我的日子又苦又短，远远不及我列祖的高寿！”

†[新译]雅各回答法老：“我寄居在世的年日是一百三十岁。我一生的年日又少又苦，不及我祖先寄居在世的年日。”

†[Wlb]对曰、余旅世年百有三十、我之岁月无几、且历艰苦、不及吾祖旅世之年、

†[Xdv]雅各回答：“我在人世流浪已经有一百三十年了。这些岁月又短又苦，远比不上我祖先的。”

†[Kjv]And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their p

†[Nkjv]And Jacob said to Pharaoh, "The days of the years of my pilgrimage are one hundred and thirty years; few and evil have been the days of the years of my life, and they have not attained to the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of thei

†[BBE]And Jacob said, The years of my wanderings have been a hundred and thirty; small in number and full of sorrow have been the years of my life, and less than the years of the wanderings of my fathers.

†[GNT] Jacob answered, "My life of wandering has lasted a hundred and thirty years. Those years have been few and difficult, unlike the long years of my ancestors in their wanderings."

†[NIV]And Jacob said to Pharaoh, "The years of my pilgrimage are a hundred and thirty. My years have been few and difficult, and they do not equal the years of the pilgrimage of my fathers."

本会注释　　雅各称自己和父亲的一生为“寄居在世”。他们没有实际占有迦南，而是在应许之地漂泊，无固定居所，也无家可归。这象征着属世生活的多变和辛劳。人们从中得不到上帝造他时要他得到的、他的心灵所不断渴求的真安息（见来4:8,9）。保罗将雅各的这番话正确理解为先祖渴望属天迦南的永恒安息（来11:13-16）。
　　一百三十岁。约瑟任职时是三十岁（创41:46）。经过去了七个丰年（创41:47-49）和两个荒年（创45:6），现在他已经三十九岁了，而他的父亲是一百三十岁。据此我们得知约瑟是在他父亲九十一岁时出生的。那是在雅各寄居巴旦亚兰的第十四年末（创30:25），所以雅各刚到那里时一定是七十七岁。
　　又少又苦。与其先辈相比，雅各对自己一生的评价是十分准确的。亚伯拉罕活到一百七十五岁，以撒活到一百八十岁。他们都没有经历过象他那样漂泊不定，饱经风霜，充满痛苦危险、患难煎熬的人生。从逃往哈兰到迁居埃及，他的一生不过是一连串的苦难（创42:36）。

创47:10 雅各又给法老祝福，就从法老面前出去了。 (串)本章7

†[吕]雅各又向法老祝福辞别，就从法老面前退出来了。

†[思]雅各伯再向法郎请安，辞别法郎出来了。

†[当代]雅各为法老祝福，然后就走了。

†[新译]雅各又给法老祝福，然后离开法老出去了。

†[Wlb]雅各再为法老祝嘏而退、

†[Xdv]临别，雅各又给王祝福，然后退出。

†[Kjv]And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.

†[Nkjv]So Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh.

†[BBE]And Jacob gave Pharaoh his blessing, and went out from before him.

†[GNT] Jacob gave the king a farewell blessing and left.

†[NIV]Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from his presence.

创47:11 约瑟遵着法老的命，把埃及国最好的地，就是兰塞境内的地，给他父亲和弟兄居住，作为产业。 (串)出1:11;12:37

†[吕]约瑟就照法老所吩咐的叫他父亲和弟兄住下，将埃及地、那地最好的区域、兰塞地、给他们做业产。

†[思]若瑟依照法郎的吩咐，给他父亲和兄弟安排了住处，将埃及国辣默色斯境内最好的地方，给了他们作产业。

†[当代]约瑟遵照法老的命令，把埃及最好的地方、兰塞境内的土地给父亲和哥哥作为产业；

†[新译]约瑟照着法老的吩咐安置他的父亲和兄弟们，把兰塞地，就是埃及地最好的地方，给他们作产业。

†[Wlb]约瑟循法老命、处父兄于埃及之沃土、即兰塞境、与之为业、

†[Xdv]约瑟遵照王的命令把父亲和兄弟们安置在埃及；他把靠近兰塞城，国中最好的土地给他们作产业，

†[Kjv]And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.

†[Nkjv]And Joseph situated his father and his brothers, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.

†[BBE]And Joseph made a place for his father and his brothers, and gave them a heritage in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had given orders.

†[GNT] Then Joseph settled his father and his brothers in Egypt, giving them property in the best of the land near the city of Rameses, as the king had commanded.

†[NIV]So Joseph settled his father and his brothers in Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh directed.

本会注释　　对此批评圣经的学者有两种观点。有人认为这充分证明关于以色列人在埃及定居的地点还存在不同的说法，因为此前一直都说是歌珊（第1,6节）。其他学者认为这说明以色列人在埃及的年代是拉美西斯王朝。拉美西斯王朝是于公元前1320年开始掌权的。第一种观点是不可接受的，因为摩西是《创世记》的唯一作者。这是一部历史而不是一部传说集。第二种观点也不能接受，因为会给旧约故事中这一部分年代造成混乱。因此“兰塞境内的地”应理解为“歌珊地”后来的新名。这种说法也体现了某个抄写者为了让读者确认“歌珊”所做的努力。同样，我们都知道纽约是荷兰人所建造的，当时叫新阿姆斯特丹。但现在我们只能称之为纽约，因为新阿姆斯特丹这个名称对于大多数的现代读者来说已不具有任何意义了。

创47:12 约瑟用粮食奉养他父亲和他弟兄，并他父亲全家的眷属，都是照各家的人口奉养他们。 (串)创45:11;50:21

†[吕]约瑟将食物供养他父亲和他弟兄、以及他父亲全家，各照弱小人口的需要。

†[思]若瑟并按照他们的人口，供给他父亲和兄弟以及他父亲全部家属的食粮。

†[当代]约瑟又按著他们人口的多少把粮食分给他们。

†[新译]约瑟照着孩子的数目，用粮食供养他的父亲、兄弟们，以及父亲的家人。

†[Wlb]约瑟供养父兄、暨父眷属、各视其家而给之、

†[Xdv]并且配给粮食给父亲和兄弟们，以及父亲的家属，连最幼小的也包括在内。

†[Kjv]And Joseph nourished his father, and his brethren, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families.

†[Nkjv]Then Joseph provided his father, his brothers, and all his father's household with bread, according to the number in their families.

†[BBE]And Joseph took care of his father and his brothers and all his father's people, giving them food for the needs of their families.

†[GNT] Joseph provided food for his father, his brothers, and all the rest of his father's family, including the very youngest.

†[NIV]Joseph also provided his father and his brothers and all his father's household with food, according to the number of their children.

本会注释　　照各家的人口。直译为“照孩子们的口”。有些注释家认为这是指约瑟象父亲对孩子一样供养他的亲人。还有的注释家认为这指的是所有的人从最老的到最小的都得到了供养。鉴于以后五年的饥荒给埃及和迦南的居民带来的痛苦，约瑟对于其家人的好处就越发明显了。

创47:13 饥荒甚大，全地都绝了粮，甚至埃及地和迦南地的人因那饥荒的缘故都饿昏了。

†[吕]当时遍地都没有食物，因为饥荒非常严重；埃及地和迦南地在饥荒之下都饿昏了。

†[思]那时因为荒十分严重，各地绝粮，连埃及国和客纳罕地也因荒缺了粮。

†[当代]饥荒的情况一天比一天严重，以致埃及和迦南地都非常缺乏粮食。

†[新译]那时，遍地都没有粮食，因为饥荒非常严重。埃及地和迦南地的人，因为饥荒的缘故都饿昏了。

†[Wlb]饥既太甚、四方无粮、埃及迦南、因而匮乏、

†[Xdv]饥荒非常严重，到处缺粮；埃及人和迦南人都饿得体力衰弱。

†[Kjv]And there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very sore, so that the land of Egypt and all the land of Canaan fainted by reason of the famine.

†[Nkjv]Now there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine.

†[BBE]Now there was no food to be had in all the land, so that all Egypt and Canaan were wasted from need of food.

†[GNT] The famine was so severe that there was no food anywhere, and the people of Egypt and Canaan became weak with hunger.

†[NIV]There was no food, however, in the whole region because the famine was severe; both Egypt and Canaan wasted away because of the famine.

本会注释　　本节开始描述埃及因严重的饥荒而面临的社会大变革。饥荒已使整个国家处于赤贫状态。

创47:14 约瑟收聚了埃及地和迦南地所有的银子，就是众人籴粮的银子，约瑟就把那银子带到法老的宫里。 (串)创41:56,57

†[吕]约瑟收聚了埃及地和迦南地所找得着的银子，就是众人买谷子的银子；约瑟把那银子带进法老宫里。

†[思]若瑟因售粮与民众，将埃及国和客纳罕地内所有的一切银钱，都聚敛了来，将这些银钱尽归入法郎王室。

†[当代]约瑟把卖粮给埃及人和迦南人所得来的银子，都收集起来，存放在法老的库房里。

†[新译]约瑟收集了埃及地和迦南地所有的银子，就是众人买粮的银子；约瑟就把那些银子交到法老的王宫去。

†[Wlb]埃及与迦南人、以金易粮、约瑟敛二地所有之金、储于法老之库、

†[Xdv]他们来买粮食的时候，约瑟收取他们的金钱，交到王宫去。

†[Kjv]And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the corn which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.

†[Nkjv]And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought; and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh's house.

†[BBE]And all the money in Egypt and in the land of Canaan which had been given for grain, came into the hands of Joseph: and he put it in Pharaoh's house.

†[GNT] As they bought grain, Joseph collected all the money and took it to the palace.

†[NIV]Joseph collected all the money that was to be found in Egypt and Canaan in payment for the grain they were buying, and he brought it to Pharaoh's palace.

创47:15 埃及地和迦南地的银子都花尽了，埃及众人都来见约瑟，说：“我们的银子都用尽了，求你给我们粮食，我们为什么死在你面前呢？”

†[吕]埃及地和迦南地的银子都花完了；埃及众人就来见约瑟说：“给我们食物吧；我们为什么只因银子用尽了而当着你面前白死呢？”

†[思]当埃及国和客纳罕地的银钱都用尽了，埃及人前来见若瑟说：“银钱已用完了，请给我们粮食，免得我们死在你面前！”

†[当代]后来，埃及人和迦南人的银子都用光了，埃及的人民就来见约瑟，对他说：“请你给我们粮食吧！我们的钱财都用光了，难道你要我们死在你的面前吗？”

†[新译]埃及地和迦南地的银子都用尽了，埃及众人就来到约瑟那里，说：“银子已用完了。求你给我们粮食吧，我们为什么要饿死在你面前呢？”

†[Wlb]埃及迦南之金已尽、埃及人诣约瑟曰、金尽矣、请予我粮、奚为毙于尔前、

†[Xdv]当埃及和迦南一带的人钱用光后，埃及民众来见约瑟，要求他，说：“我们的钱都用光了，请想办法给我们粮食，免得我们饿死。”

†[Kjv]And when money failed in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came unto Joseph, and said, Give us bread: for why should we die in thy presence? for the money faileth.

†[Nkjv]So when the money failed in the land of Egypt and in the land of Canaan, all the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, "Give us bread, for why should we die in your presence? For the money has failed."

†[BBE]And when all the money in Egypt and Canaan was gone, the Egyptians came to Joseph, and said, Give us bread; would you have us come to destruction before your eyes? for we have no more money.

†[GNT] When all the money in Egypt and Canaan was spent, the Egyptians came to Joseph and said, "Give us food! Don't let us die. Do something! Our money is all gone."

†[NIV]When the money of the people of Egypt and Canaan was gone, all Egypt came to Joseph and said, "Give us food. Why should we die before your eyes? Our money is used up."

创47:16 约瑟说：“若是银子用尽了，可以把你们的牲畜给我，我就为你们的牲畜给你们粮食。”

†[吕]约瑟说：“若是银子用尽了，尽管把你们的牲畜给我，我就以你们的牲畜为代价、给你们食物。”

†[思]若瑟回答说：“如果没有银钱，可将你们的家畜送来；我将粮食给你们，交换你们的家畜。”

†[当代]约瑟说：“你们的钱财虽然已经用尽了，但你们可以用你们的牲畜来交换粮食啊。”

†[新译]约瑟回答：“如果银子用完了，可以把你们的牲畜给我，我就把粮食给你们，交换你们的牲畜。”

†[Wlb]约瑟曰、金既尽、以畜付我、我以粮易之、

†[Xdv]约瑟回答：“如果钱用光了，可带你们的牲畜来换粮食。”

†[Kjv]And Joseph said, Give your cattle; and I will give you for your cattle, if money fail.

†[Nkjv]Then Joseph said, "Give your livestock, and I will give you bread for your livestock, if the money is gone."

†[BBE]And Joseph said, Give me your cattle; I will give you grain in exchange for your cattle if your money is all gone.

†[GNT] Joseph answered, "Bring your livestock; I will give you food in exchange for it if your money is all gone."

†[NIV]Then bring your livestock," said Joseph. "I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock, since your money is gone."

本会注释　　归于法老的牲畜可能由原来的主人照料。因此这些条件并不象表面看来那样苛刻。挨饿的人不会指望从饥饿和垂死的畜群那里获得任何利益。他们现在需要为他们的牲畜领取饲料，并且可能从它们身上获得部分收益，就象次年他们的土地和出产一样（见第23,24节）。

创47:17 于是他们把牲畜赶到约瑟那里，约瑟就拿粮食换了他们的牛、羊、驴、马；那一年因换他们一切的牲畜，就用粮食养活他们。

†[吕]于是他们把牲畜带到约瑟那里，约瑟就把食物给了他们，换来了马、羊群、牛群和驴。那一年就这样以他们所有的牲畜为代价将食物养活他们。

†[思]他们遂将家畜送来，交给若瑟；若瑟便以粮食换取了他们的马、牛、羊、驴；那一年人们就以所有的家畜，换粮食生活。

†[当代]于是，他们就把牲畜都赶到约瑟那里，约瑟就用粮食交换他们的牛、羊、驴和马。那一年，他们就依靠换来的粮食过活。

†[新译]于是，他们把牲畜带到约瑟那里，约瑟就把粮食给他们，交换他们的马匹、羊群、牛群和驴。那一年，约瑟就用粮食交换他们所有的牲畜，来养活他们。

†[Wlb]民牵畜就约瑟、约瑟以粮易其驴马牛羊、是年因易其畜、给之以粮、

†[Xdv]因此他们把牲畜带到约瑟那里，约瑟就用粮食交换他们的马、牛、羊、驴。那一年，他用囤粮交换民间所有的牲畜。

†[Kjv]And they brought their cattle unto Joseph: and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for horses, and for the flocks, and for the cattle of the herds, and for the asses: and he fed them with bread for all their cattle for that year.

†[Nkjv]So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and Joseph gave them bread in exchange for the horses, the flocks, the cattle of the herds, and for the donkeys. Thus he fed them with bread in exchange for all their livestock that year.

†[BBE]So they took their cattle to Joseph and he gave them bread in exchange for their horses and flocks and herds and asses, so all that year he gave them food in exchange for their cattle.

†[GNT] So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, sheep, goats, cattle, and donkeys. That year he supplied them with food in exchange for all their livestock.

†[NIV]So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, their sheep and goats, their cattle and donkeys. And he brought them through that year with food in exchange for all their livestock.

本会注释　　马在埃及的存在证明约瑟的故事不可能发生在希克索斯时代以前，因为直到希克索斯人把马引进埃及，人们才知道什么是马（见@创41:43@注释）。
　　那一年。我们不知道这是指七个荒年中的哪一年。有些注释家认为向农民发放种子（第23节）是饥荒的第七年，以牲畜换食物则是在第六年。但可能有些农作物在整个荒年期间一直在尼罗河岸边的田地里种植，所以第23,24节中所提到的种子，不能作为这是最后一年的证据。尽管如此，第17节所指的很可能是饥荒的后期。

创47:18 那一年过去，第二年他们又来见约瑟，说：“我们不瞒我主，我们的银子都花尽了，牲畜也都归了我主。我们在我主眼前，除了我们的身体和田地之外，一无所剩。

†[吕]那一年完了，第二年他们又来见约瑟说：“我们不向我主隐瞒；我们的银子都花完了，牲畜家兽都归了我主了：我们在我主眼前，除了我们的身体和田地之外，一无所剩。

†[思]这一年过后，第二年他们又来见他说：“我们实不瞒我主，银钱都用尽了，畜养的家畜也全归了我主，在我主面前什么也没有了，只剩下了我们自身和我们的田地。

†[当代]到了第二年，他们又来见约瑟，对他说：“我们的钱都用光了，牲畜也卖给你了，除了我们这个身体和田地以外，我们真是一无所有了。

†[新译]那一年过后，第二年他们又来到约瑟那里，对他说：“我们不向我主隐瞒，我们的银子都用尽了，牲畜也归了我主；在我主面前，除了我们的身体和田地以外，什么也没有剩下了。

†[Wlb]岁终、明年民复至曰、在主之前、我不敢隐、我金已尽、群畜悉归吾主、可见我无所有、惟身与田而已、

†[Xdv]第二年，他们又来要求：“我主啊，我们不能骗你，我们的钱都用完了，牲畜也都归你了。现在，除了我们的身体和土地以外，什么都没有了。

†[Kjv]When that year was ended, they came unto him the second year, and said unto him, We will not hide it from my lord, how that our money is spent; my lord also hath our herds of cattle; there is not ought left in the sight of my lord, but our bodies, and our

†[Nkjv]When that year had ended, they came to him the next year and said to him, "We will not hide from my lord that our money is gone; my lord also has our herds of livestock. There is nothing left in the sight of my lord but our bodies and our lands.

†[BBE]And when that year was ended, they came to him in the second year, and said, We may not keep it from our lord's knowledge that all our money is gone, and all the herds of cattle are my lord's; there is nothing more to give my lord but our bodies and our l

†[GNT] The following year they came to him and said, "We will not hide the fact from you, sir, that our money is all gone and our livestock belongs to you. There is nothing left to give you except our bodies and our lands.

†[NIV]When that year was over, they came to him the following year and said, "We cannot hide from our lord the fact that since our money is gone and our livestock belongs to you, there is nothing left for our lord except our bodies and our land.

本会注释　　就是在他们的钱都用完后的第二年，而不是饥荒的第二年。

创47:19 你何忍见我们人死地荒呢？求你用粮食买我们和我们的地，我们和我们的地就要给法老效力。又求你给我们种子，使我们得以存活，不至死亡，地土也不至荒凉。” (串)尼5:2,3

†[吕]我们为什么要连本身带田地都白死在你眼前呢？用食物买我们和我们的田地吧，我们和我们的田地就可以供法老使用了。给我们种子吧，我们就可活着，不至于死，田地也不至于荒凉了。”

†[思]为什么要我们死在你面前？让田地荒芜呢？你用粮食收买我们和我们的田地罢！好叫我们的田地都归法郎作主。请给我们谷种，好叫我们生活，不致于死，田地也不致于荒芜。”

†[当代]难道我们要死在你面前，让土地荒废吗？我们愿意用自己和我们的田地来换取粮食，我们愿意替法老工作，求你给我们种子，好让我们可以活下去，不致饿死，这样，土地也就不致丢荒了。”

†[新译]为什么我们和我们的田地要在你面前消灭呢？求你用粮食买我们和我们的田地，我们和田地就必为法老效劳了。又求你给我们谷种，使我们可以活着，不至死亡，田地也不至荒芜。”

†[Wlb]何忍见我死而田荒、请以粮购我及我田、我与我田、效力于法老、第给我以种、使我延生不死、而田不荒、

†[Xdv]请替我们想办法，免得我们死亡。我们的田地荒废；求你用粮食交换我们和我们的土地。王拥有我们的土地；我们愿意作王的奴隶，替他耕种。请你给我们粮食，让我们活下去；给我们种子，让我们播种田地。”

†[Kjv]Wherefore shall we die before thine eyes, both we and our land? buy us and our land for bread, and we and our land will be servants unto Pharaoh: and give us seed, that we may live, and not die, that the land be not desolate.

†[Nkjv]Why should we die before your eyes, both we and our land? Buy us and our land for bread, and we and our land will be servants of Pharaoh; give us seed, that we may live and not die, that the land may not be desolate."

†[BBE]Are we to come to destruction before your eyes, we and our land? take us and our land and give us bread; and we and our land will be servants to Pharaoh; and give us seed so that we may have life and the land may not become waste.

†[GNT] Don't let us die. Do something! Don't let our fields be deserted. Buy us and our land in exchange for food. We will be the king's slaves, and he will own our land. Give us grain to keep us alive and seed so that we can plant our fields."

†[NIV]Why should we perish before your eyes-we and our land as well? Buy us and our land in exchange for food, and we with our land will be in bondage to Pharaoh. Give us seed so that we may live and not die, and that the land may not become desolate."

本会注释　　他们觉得做法老的农奴要比自由但挨饿要好得多，他们认为这样做对他们自己和国王都是有利的。填饱的肚子要比挨饿幸福得多。
　　虽然我们没有任何圣经以外的同时代文献来证实圣经有关此饥荒的记载，但事实是：在希克索斯人被赶出埃及以后，埃及的国王拥有一切非宗教的财产。这在希克索斯人来到埃及之前是不可能的。在希克索斯入侵埃及之前，大部分国土都是由臣民拥有的，控制在大小地主的手中。关于希克索斯人统治时期的状况，没有任何记录保留至今。但该时期结束后，又出现纪念碑揭示当时的景况时，人们发现所有的土地以及几乎埃及所有其他的财产都为国王和祭司所独占。对于埃及社会结构的这一巨变，最佳的解释就是圣经有关约瑟在七个荒年中所采取之措施的记载。

创47:20 于是，约瑟为法老买了埃及所有的地，埃及人因被饥荒所迫，各都卖了自己的田地；那地就都归了法老。

†[吕]于是约瑟为法老买了埃及所有的田地，这是因为饥荒很厉害地迫着埃及人，以致埃及人各都卖了自己的田地，那地就都归了法老。

†[思]埃及人为荒所迫，人人出卖了自己的农田；若瑟遂为法郎购得了埃及所有的田地，田地遂尽归法郎所有。

†[当代]于是，约瑟就替法老收购了埃及全国的土地，埃及人为饥荒所迫，都纷纷出卖自己的田地。最后，所有的田地也就都归法老所有了。

†[新译]于是，约瑟为法老买了埃及所有的田地，因为埃及人遭遇了严重的饥荒，各人都卖了自己的田地。这样，那地就都归法老所有。

†[Wlb]埃及人窘于饥、各鬻其田、约瑟为法老购之、通国之田、皆归法老、

†[Xdv]约瑟替王收买了埃及所有的土地。那时候饥荒更加严重；埃及人都被迫出卖土地；所有的土地都归属于王。

†[Kjv]And Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for the Egyptians sold every man his field, because the famine prevailed over them: so the land became Pharaoh's.

†[Nkjv]Then Joseph bought all the land of Egypt for Pharaoh; for every man of the Egyptians sold his field, because the famine was severe upon them. So the land became Pharaoh's.

†[BBE]So Joseph got all the land in Egypt for Pharaoh; for every Egyptian gave up his land in exchange for food, because of their great need; so all the land became Pharaoh's.

†[GNT] Joseph bought all the land in Egypt for the king. Every Egyptian was forced to sell his land, because the famine was so severe; and all the land became the king's property.

†[NIV]So Joseph bought all the land in Egypt for Pharaoh. The Egyptians, one and all, sold their fields, because the famine was too severe for them. The land became Pharaoh's,

创47:21 至于百姓，约瑟叫他们，从埃及这边直到埃及那边，都各归各城。

†[吕]至于人民呢，约瑟就叫他们做奴隶（或译：就把他们迁到城市里去），从埃及境内这边，直到那边。

†[思]并使埃及境内的人民，从这边直到那边，都成了农奴；

†[当代]约瑟把人民从埃及的这一边移到另一边去，安排他们在各城镇里住下。

†[新译]至于人民，约瑟把他们迁到城市里去（“约瑟把他们迁到城市里去”有古卷及古译本作“使他们成了奴仆”），从埃及境内的一端，直到另一端。

†[Wlb]约瑟移埃及四境之民于城邑、

†[Xdv]至于人，约瑟使埃及境内的人都成为农奴；

†[Kjv]And as for the people, he removed them to cities from one end of the borders of Egypt even to the other end thereof.

†[Nkjv]And as for the people, he moved them into the cities, from one end of the borders of Egypt to the other end.

†[BBE]And as for the people, he made servants of them, town by town, from one end of Egypt to the other.

†[GNT] Joseph made slaves of the people from one end of Egypt to the other.

†[NIV]and Joseph reduced the people to servitude, from one end of Egypt to the other.

本会注释　　这句话似乎是说约瑟按照粮食储藏的城市来分布或安排国家的人口，将他们安置在城中或在这些城市的附近。但希腊文七十士译本和拉丁文通行本可能更准确地反映了原文的意思：“他使百姓被奴役成为他的奴仆”。

创47:22 惟有祭司的地，约瑟没有买，因为祭司有从法老所得的常俸。他们吃法老所给的常俸，所以他们不卖自己的地。 (串)拉7:24

†[吕]惟有祭司的田地、约瑟没有买，因为祭司有从法老发的粮饷；他们吃法老所给的粮饷，所以他们不卖他们的田地。

†[思]只有司祭的田地他没有买得，因为司祭有得自法郎的常粮，可藉法郎赐与他们的常粮生活，所以没有卖他们的田地。

†[当代]只有祭司的田地是约瑟没有办法买下的，因为祭司是吃法老的常俸的，所以他们都不用卖地。

†[新译]只有祭司的田地，约瑟没有买，因为祭司有从法老所得的粮饷；他们可以吃法老所给的粮饷，所以没有卖自己的田地。

†[Wlb]惟祭司之田未购、盖法老颁粮于祭司、祭司食其糈、故不鬻田、

†[Xdv]只有祭司的土地他没有收买，因为他们从王领受生活津贴，不必变卖自己的土地。

†[Kjv]Only the land of the priests bought he not; for the priests had a portion assigned them of Pharaoh, and did eat their portion which Pharaoh gave them: wherefore they sold not their lands.

†[Nkjv]Only the land of the priests he did not buy; for the priests had rations allotted to them by Pharaoh, and they ate their rations which Pharaoh gave them; therefore they did not sell their lands.

†[BBE]Only he did not take the land of the priests, for the priests had their food given them by Pharaoh, and having what Pharaoh gave them, they had no need to give up their land.

†[GNT] The only land he did not buy was the land that belonged to the priests. They did not have to sell their lands, because the king gave them an allowance to live on.

†[NIV]However, he did not buy the land of the priests, because they received a regular allotment from Pharaoh and had food enough from the allotment Pharaoh gave them. That is why they did not sell their land.

本会注释　　祭司是埃及社会中最有影响力和最强大的阶层。没有一个法老曾永久打破他们的势力，只有少数的几位法老敢于得罪或触怒他们。埃及的全部财富一半以上都在祭司的手中。他们在埃及的整个古代历史中都是免税的。甚至连希克索斯的国王也不敢公开与祭司对抗，尽管他们大都不敬拜埃及的神。约瑟个人并不认同埃及的祭司，但他很聪明，不去触动长期确立的祭司特权，从而保证了他们对公共开支的支持。

创47:23 约瑟对百姓说：“我今日为法老买了你们和你们的地，看哪，这里有种子给你们，你们可以种地。

†[吕]约瑟对人民说：“看哪，我今天替法老买了你们和你们的田地；看哪，这里有种子给了你们，你们可以种地。

†[思]那时若瑟对人民说：“今天我将你们和你们的田地，都已买下归于法郎，这有你们的谷种，你们拿去播种；

†[当代]约瑟对人民说：“我替法老买了你们和你们的地，这里有种子，你们可以拿去耕种。

†[新译]约瑟对人民说：“看哪，我今日为法老买了你们和你们的田地。这里有谷种给你们，你们可以种地。

†[Wlb]约瑟告民曰、今我为法老购尔及田、有种于此、播田可也、

†[Xdv]约瑟对人民说：“既然我现在替王买下你们和你们的土地，我就供给种子让你们播种。

†[Kjv]Then Joseph said unto the people, Behold, I have bought you this day and your land for Pharaoh: lo, here is seed for you, and ye shall sow the land.

†[Nkjv]Then Joseph said to the people, "Indeed I have bought you and your land this day for Pharaoh. Look, here is seed for you, and you shall sow the land.

†[BBE]Then Joseph said to the people, I have made you and your land this day the property of Pharaoh; here is seed for you to put in your fields.

†[GNT] Joseph said to the people, "You see, I have now bought you and your lands for the king. Here is seed for you to sow in your fields.

†[NIV]Joseph said to the people, "Now that I have bought you and your land today for Pharaoh, here is seed for you so you can plant the ground.

创47:24 后来打粮食的时候，你们要把五分之一纳给法老，四分可以归你们做地里的种子，也做你们和你们家口孩童的食物。” (串)创41:34

†[吕]到出产的时候，你们要把五分之一给法老，四分可以归你们自己，做田地里的种子，做你们和你们家人的食物，做你们那些幼小者的食物。”

†[思]到了收获的时候，五分之一应归法郎，其馀四分归你们自己，作为田地的谷种，作为你们和你们的家属以及幼儿的食粮。”

†[当代]但是你们却要把收成的五分之一归给法老，其余的四分，你们就可以留下来，用作种子以及用来维持你们一家的生活。

†[新译]到了收割的时候，你们要把五分之一给法老，其余四分可以归你们自己，作田里的种子，又作你们以及你们家人和孩子的食物。”

†[Wlb]穑时、当五输其一、以纳法老、尔得其四、为种以播、亦为尔及尔家人稚子所食、

†[Xdv]收割的时候，你们要把收成的五分之一交给王，其余的归你们自己和你们的家属作粮食，也作种子。”

†[Kjv]And it shall come to pass in the increase, that ye shall give the fifth part unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones.

†[Nkjv]And it shall come to pass in the harvest that you shall give one-fifth to Pharaoh. Four-fifths shall be your own, as seed for the field and for your food, for those of your households and as food for your little ones."

†[BBE]And when the grain is cut, you are to give a fifth part to Pharaoh, and four parts will be yours for seed and food, and for your families and your little ones.

†[GNT] At the time of harvest you must give one-fifth to the king. You can use the rest for seed and for food for yourselves and your families."

†[NIV]But when the crop comes in, give a fifth of it to Pharaoh. The other four-fifths you may keep as seed for the fields and as food for yourselves and your households and your children."

本会注释　　在七个丰年中征收百分之二十作为特殊的措施，因为出产的丰富并没有成为过重的负担。此后，这将成为永久的税率，因为全国的土地都已成了国王的财产。

创47:25 他们说：“你救了我们的性命。但愿我们在我主眼前蒙恩，我们就作法老的仆人。” (串)创33:15

†[吕]他们说：“你把我们救活了；我们若在我主面前蒙恩，我们情愿给法老做奴隶。”

†[思]他们答说：“你救了我们的性命！唯愿我们在我主前蒙恩，我们情愿给法郎为奴！”

†[当代]他们都异口同声地说：“你救活了我们，我们都愿意作法老的奴仆。”

†[新译]他们说：“你救了我们；愿我们在我主面前得蒙喜悦，我们就作法老的奴仆。”

†[Wlb]曰、尔援我命、愿沾主恩、为法老仆、

†[Xdv]他们回答：“我主啊，你救了我们的生命，恩待我们，我们愿意作王的奴隶。”

†[Kjv]And they said, Thou hast saved our lives: let us find grace in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants.

†[Nkjv]So they said, "You have saved our lives; let us find favor in the sight of my lord, and we will be Pharaoh's servants."

†[BBE]And they said to him, Truly you have kept us from death; may we have grace in your eyes, and we will be Pharaoh's servants.

†[GNT] They answered, "You have saved our lives; you have been good to us, sir, and we will be the king's slaves."

†[NIV]You have saved our lives," they said. "May we find favor in the eyes of our lord; we will be in bondage to Pharaoh."

本会注释　　百姓的感谢说明新政策并未被视为苛刻或不公正的。这是充分证明指控约瑟剥夺了埃及人的自由，并将自由人变为奴隶的说法是错误的。奴隶主通常不会满足于征收财产总收入的百分之二十。除了税收以外，国王对土地的占有多半是名义上的而不是实际上的。百姓自己并不觉得税收过高。他们因能活生命并保留对其牲畜、房屋和土地的使用而感激不尽，尽管这一切在名义上都归属于法老。

创47:26 于是约瑟为埃及地定下常例，直到今日：法老必得五分之一，惟独祭司的地不归法老。 (串)本章22

†[吕]于是约瑟为了埃及的田地立了一个定例、到今日还有效：五分之一给法老；惟独祭司的田地不归法老。

†[思]由此若瑟为埃及的田地立了法例，至今有效：五分之一应归法郎；只有司祭的田地例外，不归法郎。

†[当代]于是约瑟立下了一条法例，这法例直到今天还是有效的，埃及地上所有的收成，其中的五分之一要归给法老，只有祭司的田地不受这条例的限制。

†[新译]于是，约瑟为埃及的田地立了一个法例，直到今日还有效，就是五分之一归给法老；只有祭司的田地不归给法老。

†[Wlb]约瑟立埃及田赋之法、五输其一、以纳法老、独祭司之田、不归法老、以迄于今、

†[Xdv]约瑟为埃及制定法律：凡农产收成，五分之一要归王。这法律到今天仍然有效，只有祭司的土地不归于王。

†[Kjv]And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part, except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh's.

†[Nkjv]And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt to this day, that Pharaoh should have one-fifth, except for the land of the priests only, which did not become Pharaoh's.

†[BBE]Then Joseph made a law which is in force to this day, that Pharaoh was to have the fifth part; only the land of the priests did not become his.

†[GNT] So Joseph made it a law for the land of Egypt that one-fifth of the harvest should belong to the king. This law still remains in force today. Only the lands of the priests did not become the king's property.

†[NIV]So Joseph established it as a law concerning land in Egypt-still in force today-that a fifth of the produce belongs to Pharaoh. It was only the land of the priests that did not become Pharaoh's.

创47:27 以色列人住在埃及的歌珊地。他们在那里置了产业，并且生育甚多。 (串)创45:10

†[吕]以色列就住在埃及国，歌珊地；他们在那里置了产业，生殖非常多。

†[思]以色列人住在埃及国哥笙地方，那置业繁殖，人数大为增加。

†[当代]以色列住在埃及的歌珊地，他们在那里积聚了产业，又渐渐地强盛起来，人口也愈来愈多。

†[新译]以色列人住在埃及国的歌珊地，他们在那里置业繁殖，人数非常众多。

†[Wlb]以色列族居埃及之歌珊、在彼获业、生育甚多、

†[Xdv]以色列人住在埃及的歌珊地区。他们在那里繁盛发达、人口大增。

†[Kjv]And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.

†[Nkjv]So Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions there and grew and multiplied exceedingly.

†[BBE]And so Israel was living among the Egyptians in the land of Goshen; and they got property there, and became very great in numbers and in wealth.

†[GNT] The Israelites lived in Egypt in the region of Goshen, where they became rich and had many children.

†[NIV]Now the Israelites settled in Egypt in the region of Goshen. They acquired property there and were fruitful and increased greatly in number.

本会注释　　雅各的家族住在肥沃的地区，得到约瑟的充足供养（第12节），难怪他们享受到一段前所未有的繁荣时期。结果不仅财富积累了，而且人口也急剧增长。上帝在别是巴对雅各的应许这时开始应验了（创46:3）。

创47:28 雅各住在埃及地十七年，雅各平生的年日是一百四十七岁。 (串)本章9

†[吕]雅各在埃及地生活了十七年：雅各在世的日子，他一生的岁数是一百四十七岁。

†[思]雅各伯在埃及国又活了十七年；雅各伯的一生岁月共计一百四十七年。

†[当代]雅各在埃及住了十七年，他死的时候是一百四十七岁。

†[新译]雅各在埃及地住了十七年；他一生的寿数是一百四十七岁。

†[Wlb]雅各居埃及十有七年、享寿一百四十七岁、

†[Xdv]雅各在埃及住了十七年，到了一百四十七岁。

†[Kjv]And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.

†[Nkjv]And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years. So the length of Jacob's life was one hundred and fortyseven years.

†[BBE]And Jacob was living in the land of Goshen for seventeen years; so the years of his life were a hundred and forty-seven.

†[GNT] Jacob lived in Egypt seventeen years, until he was a hundred and forty-seven years old.

†[NIV]Jacob lived in Egypt seventeen years, and the years of his life were a hundred and forty-seven.

本会注释　　这几节经文和以后的几章讲述了先祖雅各临终前的景况。他在迦南生活了七十七年，在巴旦亚兰生活了二十年，回到迦南又生活了三十三年，最后在埃及生活了十七年，共活了一百四十七岁。

创47:29 以色列的死期临近了，他就叫了他儿子约瑟来，说：“我若在你眼前蒙恩，请你把手放在我大腿底下，用慈爱和诚实待我，请你不要将我葬在埃及。 (串)申31:14王上2:1|创24:2|创24:49

†[吕]以色列死的日期临近了，他就把他的儿子约瑟叫来，对他说：“我若在你面前蒙恩，请把手放在我大腿下来起誓，要拿忠爱与诚信待我，请不要将我埋葬在埃及。

†[思]以色列自知死期已近，便叫了他儿子若瑟来，对他说：“如果我在你眼内得宠，请将你的手放在我的胯下许下，以恩情和忠实对待我，不要将我埋在埃及。

†[当代]在他快要离世的时候，他就把约瑟叫来，对他说：“请你起誓答允我这最后的要求吧，你千万不要把我葬在埃及，

†[新译]以色列的死期快到了，就把他儿子约瑟叫了来，对他说：“如果我在你面前蒙你喜悦，请你把手放在我的大腿底下起誓，要以慈爱和诚实对待我，不要把我埋葬在埃及。

†[Wlb]以色列死期将至、召子约瑟曰、如为尔所爱、则当置手于吾髀下、誓以仁诚待我、勿葬我于埃及、

†[Xdv]他将死的时候，差人去召约瑟来，对他说：“请你把手放在我的双腿之间，向我发誓，你不把我葬在埃及。

†[Kjv]And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:

†[Nkjv]When the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, "Now if I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt,

†[BBE]And the time of his death came near, and he sent for his son Joseph and said to him, If now I am dear to you, put your hand under my leg and take an oath that you will not put me to rest in Egypt;

†[GNT] When the time drew near for him to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, "Place your hand between my thighs and make a solemn vow that you will not bury me in Egypt.

†[NIV]When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him, "If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise that you will show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt,

本会注释　　关于这一古老习俗，见@创24:2@注释。

创47:30 我与我祖我父同睡的时候，你要将我带出埃及，葬在他们所葬的地方。”约瑟说：“我必遵着你的命而行。” (串)创49:29

†[吕]我同我祖我父长眠的时候，你要将我带出埃及，埋葬在他们的葬地里。”约瑟说：“我要照你所说的话来作。”

†[思]我与我的祖先同眠了，你应将我带出埃及，葬在他们的墓地。”若瑟答说：“我必照你的话去行。”

†[当代]我死了以后，你就把我带出埃及，安葬在我各位先祖的身边吧。”约瑟答应了他的请求。

†[新译]我与我的祖先同睡的时候，你要把我从埃及带出去，埋葬在他们的墓地里。”约瑟说：“我必照着你的话去作。”

†[Wlb]俟我与祖父偕眠时、必携我出埃及、葬于先人之兆、曰、必循尔命而行、

†[Xdv]我死后，你要把我带出埃及，葬在我祖先埋葬的地方。”约瑟说：“我一定照你的吩咐去做。”

†[Kjv]But I will lie with my fathers, and thou shalt carry me out of Egypt, and bury me in their buryingplace. And he said, I will do as thou hast said.

†[Nkjv]but let me lie with my fathers; you shall carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burial place." And he said, "I will do as you have said."

†[BBE]But when I go to my fathers, you are to take me out of Egypt and put me to rest in their last resting-place. And he said, I will do so.

†[GNT] I want to be buried where my fathers are; carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried." Joseph answered, "I will do as you say."

†[NIV]but when I rest with my fathers, carry me out of Egypt and bury me where they are buried." "I will do as you say," he said.

本会注释　　虽然雅各的要求部分是由于对祖先安葬之地深深的眷恋，但主要还是因为他坚信迦南是以色列真正的产业。他知道他的后代终将返回应许之地，作为他们永久的家乡，他也知道埃及只是他们在危难之时一个临时的避难所。

创47:31 雅各说：“你要向我起誓。”约瑟就向他起了誓，于是以色列在床头上（或作：扶着杖头）敬拜上帝。 (串)创48:2王上1:47|来11:21

†[吕]雅各说：“你要向我起誓”；约瑟就向他起誓；于是以色列在床头上（或译：倚着杖头）敬拜上帝。

†[思]雅各伯接着说：“你对我发誓。”若瑟遂对他发了誓；以色列便靠着床头屈身下拜。

†[当代]雅各要约瑟起誓，约瑟就照样做了。于是，以色列就靠在床前敬拜上帝。

†[新译]雅各说：“你要向我起誓。”约瑟就向他起了誓，于是以色列靠着床头（“靠着床头”有古译本作“倚着杖头”﹝参来11:21﹞）敬拜　神。

†[Wlb]曰、尔誓之、遂誓之、以色列乃倚床头、而崇拜焉、

†[Xdv]雅各说：“向我发誓吧！”约瑟就向他发誓；于是雅各在上感谢上帝。

†[Kjv]And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.

†[Nkjv]Then he said, "Swear to me." And he swore to him. So Israel bowed himself on the head of the bed.

†[BBE]And he said, Take an oath to me; and he took an oath to him: and Israel gave worship on the bed's head.

†[GNT] Jacob said, "Make a vow that you will." Joseph made the vow, and Jacob gave thanks there on his bed.

†[NIV]Swear to me," he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

本会注释　　公元前三世纪希腊文七十士译本的犹太翻译家因为拼写的关系将mth（“床”）理解为mattah（“杖”），故译为：“以色列扶着杖头敬拜”。由于在向上帝敬拜时扶着杖头要比转身在床头上更符合雅各的年龄和病体，而且来11:21也采用了希腊文七十士译本的译法，故后一种译法可能更接近原意，也是更为准确。不论先祖采用了何种姿势，都是怀着感恩崇敬向上帝倾心吐意。

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