Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
And Pharaoh said to his bondmen, Shall we find one as this, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
New American Standard Bible
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this,
King James Version
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
Holman Bible
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God’s spirit
International Standard Version
so Pharaoh asked his servants, "Can we find anyone else like this someone in whom the Spirit of God lives?
A Conservative Version
And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?
American Standard Version
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?
Amplified
So Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this [a man equal to Joseph], in whom is the divine spirit [of God]?”
Bible in Basic English
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, Where may we get such a man as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?
Julia Smith Translation
And Pharaoh will say to his servants, Shall we find such as this man which has the spirit of God in him?
King James 2000
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find a man like this in whom is the spirit of God?"
Modern King James verseion
And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find any man like this, in whom the Spirit of God is?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said Pharaoh unto his servants, "Where shall we find such a man as this is, that hath the spirit of God in him?"
NET Bible
So Pharaoh asked his officials, "Can we find a man like Joseph, one in whom the Spirit of God is present?"
New Heart English Bible
Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?"
The Emphasized Bible
and Pharaoh said unto his servants, - Can we find such a one, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?
Webster
And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find such a man as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?
World English Bible
Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?"
Youngs Literal Translation
and Pharaoh saith unto his servants, 'Do we find like this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?'
Themes
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Government » Mosaic » A similar senate existed » Among the egyptians
Government » Paternal functions of
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » Joseph
Joseph » Son of jacob » Was a prophet
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is promoted to authority next to pharaoh at thirty years of age
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » His wisdom
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Prudence » Instances of » Joseph, in the affairs of egypt
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Joseph, in how he conducted the affairs of egypt
Interlinear
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References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 41:38
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Advises Pharaoh
37 And the word was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his bondmen. 38 And Pharaoh said to his bondmen, Shall we find one as this, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? 39 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Since God has made all this known to thee, there is none so discreet and wise as thou.
Cross References
Daniel 4:18
This dream I, king Nebuchadnezzar, have seen; and thou, Belteshazzar, tell the interpretation, forasmuch as all the wise men of my kingdom are not able to make known unto me the interpretation; but thou art able, for the spirit of the holy gods is in thee.
Daniel 5:11
There is a man in thy kingdom in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father, light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods was found in him; and the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, even the king thy father, made him master of the scribes, magicians, Chaldeans, and astrologers;
Daniel 5:14
And I have heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.
Numbers 27:18
And Jehovah said to Moses, Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and thou shalt lay thy hand upon him;
Job 32:8
But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Daniel 4:6
And I made a decree to bring in all the wise men of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream.
Daniel 4:8-9
But at the last Daniel came in before me, whose name is Belteshazzar, according to the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and before him I told the dream:
Daniel 6:3
Now this Daniel surpassed the presidents and the satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to appoint him over the whole realm.