Verse 24

When the crop comes in, give one-fifth of it to Pharaoh. The remaining four-fifths will be yours for seed for the fields and for you to eat, including those in your households and your little children.”

Referenced Verses

• Gen 41:34 : 34 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.
• Gen 47:25 : 25 They replied,“You have saved our lives! You are showing us favor, and we will be Pharaoh’s slaves.”
• Lev 27:32 : 32 All the tithe of herd or flock, everything which passes under the rod, the tenth one will be holy to the LORD.
• 1 Sam 8:15-17 : 15 He will demand a tenth of your seed and of the produce of your vineyards and give it to his administrators and his servants. 16 He will take your male and female servants, as well as your best cattle and your donkeys, and assign them for his own use. 17 He will demand a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will be his servants.
• Ps 41:1 : 1 For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, may the LORD deliver him.
• Ps 112:5 : 5 It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.