Genesis 45:18
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Then bring your father and your families and return to me. I will give you the best of the land of Egypt, and you shall eat from the fat of the land.’
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I give you all the freshest olive oil and all the finest new wine and grain that the Israelites give to the LORD as their firstfruits.
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.”
May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth— an abundance of grain and new wine.
He makes peace at your borders; He fills you with the finest wheat.
You must present the offering due the LORD from all the best of every gift, the holiest part of it.’
Woe to the majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards, to the fading flower of his glorious splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, the pride of those overcome by wine.
with curds from the herd and milk from the flock, with the fat of lambs, with rams from Bashan, and goats, with the choicest grains of wheat. From the juice of the finest grapes you drank the wine.
But I would feed you the finest wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.”
The fading flower of his beautiful splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest: Whoever sees it will take it in his hand and swallow it.