Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Now therefore, let Pharaoh provide for a man of understanding and wisdom, 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.
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
'And now, let Pharaoh provide a man, intelligent and wise, 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 as concerning that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh the second time, it betokeneth that the thing is certainly prepared of God, and that God will shortly bring it to pass. 33 Now therefore, let Pharaoh provide for a man of understanding and wisdom, and set him over the land of Egypt. 34 And let Pharaoh make officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years
Cross References
Genesis 41:39
Wherefore Pharaoh said unto Joseph, "Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is no man of understanding nor of wisdom like unto thee.
Exodus 18:19-22
But hear my voice, and I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee. Be thou unto the people to Godward, and bring the causes unto God,
Deuteronomy 1:13
Bring therefore men of wisdom and of understanding and expert, known among your tribes, that I may make them rulers over you.'
Daniel 4:27
Wherefore, O king, be content with my counsel, that thou mayest lose thy sins with righteousness, and thine offenses with mercy to poor people: for such things shall prolong thy peace."
Acts 6:3
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, and full of the holy ghost and wisdom, which we may appoint to this needful business: