Genesis 41:38

Translations

Modern

So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”

Traditional

And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?

Literal

And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man such as this, in whom is the Spirit of God?”

Latin

…locutusque est ad eos: Num invenire poterimus talem virum, qui spiritu Dei plenus sit?

Original

Hebrew

English

So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Pharaoh Symbolic Numbers The Spirit’s Presence

Events

Joseph Promoted in Egyptc. 1715 BC

Related verses

Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
Daniel 5:14
I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.
Daniel 5:11
There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners. Your own father, the king,
Numbers 27:18
And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him.
Daniel 4:18
This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can interpret it for me. But you are able, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”
Daniel 4:6
So I issued a decree that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me.
Daniel 4:8–9
But at last, into my presence came Daniel (whose name is Belteshazzar after the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods). And I told him the dream:
Daniel 6:3
Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.

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

Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Economics: Political Government: Mosaic: Among the Egyptians Government: Paternal Functions of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Holy Spirit: Inspiration of Joseph Joseph: Son of Jacob is Promoted to Authority Next to Pharaoh at Thirty Years of Age Joseph: Son of Jacob was a Prophet Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Wisdom Prisoners: Joseph Promotion: Joseph, from Imprisoned Slave to Prince Prophets: Inspiration of Prudence: Joseph, in the Affairs of Egypt Rulers: Righteous: Joseph, in How he Conducted the Affairs of Egypt Servant: Good: Joseph Wisdom of Joseph

Genesis 41:38

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