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Genesis 41

Genesis 41:46

The Seven Years of Plenty · Genesis 41:46–52
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Translations

Modern
Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt.
Traditional
And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.
Literal
And Joseph was a son of thirty years when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and he passed through all the land of Egypt.
Latin
…(triginta autem annorum erat quando stetit in conspectu regis Pharaonis), et circuivit omnes regiones Ægypti.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt.

Notes

Genesis 41:46

  • Joseph was thirty years old: It had been about 13 years since his brothers sold Joseph into slavery (37:2).

  • traveled throughout the land of Egypt: As a wise manager, his first priority was to understand his responsibilities.

Genesis 41:41–46

Joseph was made the acting ruler or manager of Egypt.

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 Symbolic Numbers

Events

People

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

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

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

Topics

Economics: Political Egypt: Israel in Joseph's Successful Provision Against the Years of Famine Government: Paternal Functions of Joseph: Son of Jacob is Promoted to Authority Next to Pharaoh at Thirty Years of Age Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Wisdom Joseph: Son of Jacob: Provides Against the Seven Years of Famine Magistrates: Good: Joseph Prudence: Joseph, in the Affairs of Egypt Rulers: Righteous: Joseph, in How he Conducted the Affairs of Egypt Servant: Good: Joseph