Genesis 41:33, 34

Genesis 41:33, 34

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.

a. Henry M. Morris: It has been shown by historians that tithing was practiced in ancient Egypt and other nations, as a form of taxes or tribute to the king.

b. Henry M.Morris: It is remarkable that the 20 percent of the produce during the seven good years of plenty sufficed to meet all needs, not only for the Egyptians but also for the delegations from other lands, during the seven years of famine…a remarkable testimony to both the overwhelming abundance which God had provided during the first seven years and also to the exceptional efficiency of Joseph’s management during the seven years of famine.