May God give you the dew of the sky and the richness of the earth, and plenty of grain and new wine.

The previous abundance of the land will not be remembered because of the famine that follows, for the famine will be very severe.

Abram said to Sarai, “Since your servant is under your authority, do to her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai treated Hagar harshly, so she ran away from Sarai.

Esau took his wives, his sons, his daughters, all the people in his household, his livestock, his animals, and all his possessions which he had acquired in the land of Canaan and went to a land some distance away from Jacob his brother

During the seven years of abundance the land produced large, bountiful harvests.

The seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end.

I will take nothing except compensation for what the young men have eaten. As for the share of the men who went with me – Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre – let them take their share.”

He prayed, “O Lord, God of my master Abraham, guide me today. Be faithful to my master Abraham.

Then prepare for me some tasty food, the kind I love, and bring it to me. Then I will eat it so that I may bless you before I die.”

Then Rebekah took her older son Esau’s best clothes, which she had with her in the house, and put them on her younger son Jacob.

But remember me when it goes well for you, and show me kindness. Make mention of me to Pharaoh and bring me out of this prison,

Pharaoh should do this – he should appoint officials throughout the land to collect one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.

Now it was reported in the household of Pharaoh, “Joseph’s brothers have arrived.” It pleased Pharaoh and his servants.

He took away all the livestock he had acquired in Paddan Aram and all his moveable property that he had accumulated. Then he set out toward the land of Canaan to return to his father Isaac.

Get your father and your households and come to me! Then I will give you the best land in Egypt and you will eat the best of the land.’

and he did treat Abram well on account of her. Abram received sheep and cattle, male donkeys, male servants, female servants, female donkeys, and camels.

Silently the man watched her with interest to determine if the Lord had made his journey successful or not.

Then you will take it to your father. Thus he will eat it and bless you before he dies.”

Jacob stayed there that night. Then he sent as a gift to his brother Esau

But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him kindness. He granted him favor in the sight of the prison warden.