Genesis 46:32 and the men 'are' feeders of a flock, for they have been men of cattle; and their flock, and their herd, and all that they have, they have brought.' (YLT)
Genesis 47:3 and Pharaoh saith unto his brethren, 'What 'are' your works?' and they say unto Pharaoh, 'Thy servants 'are' feeders of a flock, both we and our fathers;' (YLT)