Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
'And now, let Pharaoh provide a man, intelligent and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt;
New American Standard Bible
Now let Pharaoh look for a man
King James Version
Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
Holman Bible
“So now, let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.
International Standard Version
Therefore let Pharaoh select a wise, discerning person to place in charge over the land of Egypt.
A Conservative Version
Now therefore let Pharaoh look out for a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
American Standard Version
Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
Amplified
So now let Pharaoh [prepare ahead and] look for a man discerning and clear-headed and wise, and set him [in charge] over the land of Egypt [as governor under Pharaoh].
Bible in Basic English
And now let Pharaoh make search for a man of wisdom and good sense, and put him in authority over the land of Egypt.
Darby Translation
And now let Pharaoh look himself out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
Julia Smith Translation
And now will Pharaoh look out a man discerning and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt
King James 2000
Now therefore let Pharaoh seek out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now then, let Pharaoh select a man [who is] discerning and wise, and let him set him over the land of Egypt.
Modern King James verseion
Now therefore let Pharaoh look for a man who is discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Now therefore, let Pharaoh provide for a man of understanding and wisdom, and set him over the land of Egypt.
NET Bible
"So now Pharaoh should look for a wise and discerning man and give him authority over all the land of Egypt.
New Heart English Bible
"Now therefore let Pharaoh look for a discreet and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore, let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, - and set him over the land of Egypt.
Webster
Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
World English Bible
"Now therefore let Pharaoh look for a discreet and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
Themes
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph counsels pharaoh
Government » Paternal functions of
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » His wisdom
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Magistrates » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Prudence » Instances of » Joseph, in the affairs of egypt
Rulers' » Wisdom and integrity essential to
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Wisdom and integrity essential to
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 41:33
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Advises Pharaoh
32 'And because of the repeating of the dream unto Pharaoh twice, surely the thing is established by God, and God is hastening to do it. 33 'And now, let Pharaoh provide a man, intelligent and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt; 34 let Pharaoh make and appoint overseers over the land, and receive a fifth of the land of Egypt in the seven years of plenty,
Cross References
Genesis 41:39
and Pharaoh saith unto Joseph, 'After God's causing thee to know all this, there is none intelligent and wise as thou;
Exodus 18:19-22
'Now, hearken to my voice, I counsel thee, and God is with thee: be thou for the people over-against God, and thou hast brought in the things unto God;
Deuteronomy 1:13
Give for yourselves men, wise and intelligent, and known to your tribes, and I set them for your heads;
Daniel 4:27
'Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and thy sins by righteousness break off, and thy perversity by pitying the poor, lo, it is a lengthening of thine ease.
Acts 6:3
look out, therefore, brethren, seven men of you who are well testified of, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may set over this necessity,