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Genesis 47:26 (GN)

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26 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.

Definition(s):
Egypt (Ee-jipt): that troubles or oppresses; anguish
Joseph (Joh-sef): increase; addition