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Genesis 47:8

Genesis 47:8 is verse 8 of Genesis chapter 47, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

“How many years have you lived?” Pharaoh asked.

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King James Version

And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou?

World English Bible

Pharaoh said to Jacob, “How old are you?”

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Genesis 47:6–10 · Berean Standard Bible

6 the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.”

7 Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

8 “How many years have you lived?” Pharaoh asked.

9 “My travels have lasted 130 years,” Jacob replied. “My years have been few and hard, and they have not matched the years of the travels of my fathers.”

10 Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.

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