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What does Genesis 47:22 mean?

The only land Joseph didn’t buy was the priests’ land. They had a regular allowance from Pharaoh, so they didn’t have to sell their property. Genesis 47:22 - Modern Text Bible

(The priests are the exception—they keep their land because Pharaoh supports them directly. This shows their special status in Egyptian society.)