Author Archives: Hedy Collver

Genesis 42:6-7 (New International Version) Now Joseph was the governor of the land, the person who sold grain to all its people. So when Joseph’s brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with their faces to the ground. As soon as Joseph saw … Continue reading →

Genesis 41:46-52 (The Message) Joseph was thirty years old when he went to work for Pharaoh the king of Egypt. As soon as Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence, he began his work in Egypt. During the next seven years of plenty the … Continue reading →

Genesis 41: 29-31, 34-36 (New Living Translation) “The next seven years will be a period of great prosperity throughout the land of Egypt. But afterward there will be seven years of famine so great that all the prosperity will be forgotten … Continue reading →

Genesis 41:14-16 (New American Standard Bible) Then Pharaoh sent and called for Joseph, and they hurriedly brought him out of the dungeon; and when he had shaved himself and changed his clothes, he came to Pharaoh. Pharaoh said to Joseph, … Continue reading →

Genesis 41:1-8 (The Message) Two years passed and Pharaoh had a dream: He was standing by the Nile River. Seven cows came up out of the Nile, all shimmering with health, and grazed on the marsh grass. Then seven other … Continue reading →

Genesis 39:1-3 (New Living Translation) When Joseph was taken to Egypt by the Ishmaelite traders, he was purchased by Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. Potiphar was captain of the guard for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. The Lord was with Joseph, … Continue reading →

Genesis 37:19-20 (The Message) They spotted Joseph off in the distance. By the time he got to them they had cooked up a plot to kill him. The brothers were saying, “Here comes that dreamer. Let’s kill him and throw … Continue reading →

Genesis 29:14-20 (New Living Translation) After Jacob had stayed with Laban for about a month, Laban said to him, “You shouldn’t work for me without pay just because we are relatives. Tell me how much your wages should be.” Now Laban had … Continue reading →

Genesis 26:19-22 (New International Version) Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and discovered a well of fresh water there. But the herders of Gerar quarreled with those of Isaac and said, “The water is ours!” So he named the well … Continue reading →