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Genesis 41

Genesis 41:37

Joseph Given Charge of Egypt · Genesis 41:37–45
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Translations

Modern
This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials.
Traditional
And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
Literal
And the word was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants.
Latin
Placuit Pharaoni consilium et cunctis ministris ejus:

Original

Hebrew
English
This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials.

Notes

Genesis 41:37–40

Pharaoh saw that Joseph was the right person for this work. He recognized that Joseph had the Spirit of God and was wise and understanding.

In this way, God showed his rule and authority over Egypt. Israelites who later read this story could trust that God would save them, just as he had promised.

Genesis 41:1–46

God had used two dreams to identify Joseph as a leader among his brothers (37:5–11). He used two dreams to test Joseph’s faith in prison (40:5–14). Now God used two more dreams to raise Joseph from prison to a place of high honor and authority.

Joseph had shown that he was faithful in small tasks. Now God would give him responsibility over greater things.

Events

People

Pharaoh: Egyptian ruler during Joseph's time

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Butler Dreams Famine Genesis, Book of Jacob Nile River Patriarchs, Period of the Tax, Taxation Wheat

Topics

Economics: Political Government: Mosaic: Among the Egyptians Government: Paternal Functions of Joseph: Son of Jacob is Promoted to Authority Next to Pharaoh at Thirty Years of Age Joseph: Son of Jacob of Pharaoh Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Wisdom Prisoners: Joseph Promotion: Joseph, from Imprisoned Slave to Prince Prudence: Joseph, in the Affairs of Egypt Rulers: Righteous: Joseph, in How he Conducted the Affairs of Egypt Servant: Good: Joseph Wisdom of Joseph