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Genesis 41

Genesis 41:39

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

Modern
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
Traditional
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:
Literal
And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made known to you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
Latin
Dixit ergo ad Joseph: Quia ostendit tibi Deus omnia quæ locutus es, numquid sapientiorem et consimilem tui invenire potero?

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

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

Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt Pharaoh: Egyptian ruler during Joseph's time

Glossary

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

Topics

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