Genesis 47:26
And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part; except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh’s.
Cross-references
Genesis 47:19
Historical context
In Genesis 47:19, the Egyptians plead to trade their land for food—this plea directly leads to the tax statute established here.
Genesis 47:20
Historical context
In Genesis 47:20, Joseph buys all Egyptian land for Pharaoh—this acquisition is the basis for the tax law here.
Genesis 47:22
Historical context
Genesis 47:22 explains that priests' land was not bought, which v26 reaffirms as the exception in the law.