Bible dictionary for children
Famine
A famine is a severe shortage of food affecting many people.
In simple words
What does it mean?
A famine is a severe shortage of food affecting many people. It can follow failed harvests or other crises.
Talk about it
Why can planning during plentiful times help during a shortage?
An example from the Bible
Joseph warns Pharaoh about years of famine after years of plenty. Storing grain becomes part of preparing to care for people later.
Read Genesis 41:30 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Genesis 41:30
Seven years of famine will arise after them, and all the plenty will be forgotten in the land of Egypt. The famine will consume the land,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
