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Themes in Genesis 41

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Themes in Genesis 41

Genesis 41:1 (show verse)

Two years later Pharaoh had a dream: He was standing beside the Nile,

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Pharaoh
Egypt » Watered by the nile
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
River Nile » Called » The river
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for

Genesis 41:2 (show verse)

when seven healthy-looking, well-fed cows came up from the Nile and began to graze among the reeds.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Pharaoh
Egypt » Watered by the nile
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Kine (bovine) » Pharaoh's dream of
Oxen » Kine illustrative » (well favored,) of years of plenty
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven cows and seven ears of grain in pharaoh's vision

Genesis 41:3 (show verse)

After them, seven other cows, sickly and thin, came up from the Nile and stood beside those cows along the bank of the Nile.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Pharaoh
Egypt » Watered by the nile
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Kine (bovine) » Pharaoh's dream of
River Nile » Called » The river
Oxen » Kine illustrative » (lean,) of years of scarcity
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven cows and seven ears of grain in pharaoh's vision

Genesis 41:4 (show verse)

The sickly, thin cows ate the healthy, well-fed cows. Then Pharaoh woke up.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Pharaoh
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Kine (bovine) » Pharaoh's dream of
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven cows and seven ears of grain in pharaoh's vision

Genesis 41:5 (show verse)

He fell asleep and dreamed a second time: Seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, came up on one stalk.

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Corn » Figurative » Symbolical
Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Pharaoh
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Kine (bovine) » Pharaoh's dream of
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Seven » Miscellany of sevens » Seven cows and seven ears of grain in pharaoh's vision

Genesis 41:6 (show verse)

After them, seven heads of grain, thin and scorched by the east wind, sprouted up.

Genesis 41:7 (show verse)

The thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven plump, ripe ones. Then Pharaoh woke up, and it was only a dream.

Genesis 41:8 (show verse)

When morning came, he was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians of Egypt and all its wise men. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.

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Divination » Practised by » Magicians
Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Dreams » The ancients » Often perplexed by
Dreams » The ancients » Consulting magicians on
Egypt » Magi of
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Magician » Failed to interpret pharaoh's dreams
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Wise » Choice, examples of » Men, general references to
Wise men » Of egypt

Genesis 41:9 (show verse)

Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I remember my faults.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
intercession » Instances of » Pharaoh's chief baker for joseph
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Man » Possessed of » Memory
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for

Genesis 41:10 (show verse)

Pharaoh had been angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
intercession » Instances of » Pharaoh's chief baker for joseph
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for

Genesis 41:11 (show verse)

He and I had dreams on the same night; each dream had its own meaning.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
intercession » Instances of » Pharaoh's chief baker for joseph
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Joseph » Son of jacob » His name is changed to zaphnath-paaneah
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for

Genesis 41:12 (show verse)

Now a young Hebrew, a slave of the captain of the guards, was with us there. We told him our dreams, he interpreted our dreams for us, and each had its own interpretation.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Filial honour » Examples of » Joseph
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Honour » Examples of » Joseph
intercession » Instances of » Pharaoh's chief baker for joseph
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Mothers » Examples of filial honour » Joseph
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for

Genesis 41:13 (show verse)

It turned out just the way he interpreted them to us: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
intercession » Instances of » Pharaoh's chief baker for joseph
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for

Genesis 41:14 (show verse)

Then Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and they quickly brought him from the dungeon. He shaved, changed his clothes, and went to Pharaoh.

Beard » Shaven by egyptians
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Criminals » In dungeons
Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph interprets pharaoh's dreams
Garments » Were often changed
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Prisoners » Joseph
Prisons » Opened » Joseph's
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for

Genesis 41:15 (show verse)

Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said about you that you can hear a dream and interpret it.”

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Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for

Genesis 41:16 (show verse)

“I am not able to,” Joseph answered Pharaoh. “It is God who will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.”

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Dreams » God the only interpreter of
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph interprets pharaoh's dreams
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Humility » Examples of » Men
Humility » Instances of » Joseph
Interpreter » Of dreams
Joseph » Summary of his life » Dependence upon God
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » His humility
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:17 (show verse)

So Pharaoh said to Joseph: “In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile,

Genesis 41:18 (show verse)

when seven well-fed, healthy-looking cows came up from the Nile and began to graze among the reeds.

Genesis 41:19 (show verse)

After them, seven other cows—ugly, very sickly, and thin—came up. I’ve never seen such ugly ones as these in all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:20 (show verse)

Then the thin, ugly cows ate the first seven well-fed cows.

Genesis 41:21 (show verse)

When they had devoured them, you could not tell that they had devoured them; their appearance was as bad as it had been before. Then I woke up.

Genesis 41:22 (show verse)

In my dream I had also seen seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, coming up on one stalk.

Genesis 41:23 (show verse)

After them, seven heads of grain—withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind—sprouted up.

Genesis 41:24 (show verse)

The thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this to the magicians, but no one can tell me what it means.”

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
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Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Magic » Magicians
Magician » Failed to interpret pharaoh's dreams
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Wise men » Of egypt

Genesis 41:25 (show verse)

Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s dreams mean the same thing. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.

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Dream » Instances of » Interpreted by joseph
Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Dreams » Interpretation of
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph interprets pharaoh's dreams
Government » Paternal functions of
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:26 (show verse)

The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven ripe heads are seven years. The dreams mean the same thing.

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Dream » Instances of » Interpreted by joseph
Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph interprets pharaoh's dreams
Government » Paternal functions of
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Kine (bovine) » Pharaoh's dream of
Oxen » Kine illustrative » (well favored,) of years of plenty
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:27 (show verse)

The seven thin, ugly cows that came up after them are seven years, and the seven worthless, scorched heads of grain are seven years of famine.

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Dream » Instances of » Interpreted by joseph
Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph interprets pharaoh's dreams
Famine » Prophesied
Famine » Often long continued
Government » Paternal functions of
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Kine (bovine) » Pharaoh's dream of
Oxen » Kine illustrative » (lean,) of years of scarcity
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:28 (show verse)

“It is just as I told Pharaoh: God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph interprets pharaoh's dreams
Government » Paternal functions of
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Kine (bovine) » Pharaoh's dream of
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:29 (show verse)

Seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the land of Egypt.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph interprets pharaoh's dreams
Government » Paternal functions of
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Kine (bovine) » Pharaoh's dream of
Oxen » Kine illustrative » (well favored,) of years of plenty
Periods and numbers » Forty days » Seven years
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Witnesses, scriptural » Years
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:30 (show verse)

After them, seven years of famine will take place, and all the abundance in the land of Egypt will be forgotten. The famine will devastate the land.

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Dream » Instances of » Interpreted by joseph
Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph interprets pharaoh's dreams
Egypt » Sometimes visited by famine
Government » Paternal functions of
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Kine (bovine) » Pharaoh's dream of
Oxen » Kine illustrative » (lean,) of years of scarcity
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:31 (show verse)

The abundance in the land will not be remembered because of the famine that follows it, for the famine will be very severe.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
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Government » Paternal functions of
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:32 (show verse)

Since the dream was given twice to Pharaoh, it means that the matter has been determined by God, and He will carry it out soon.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
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Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Seven » Years » A famine lasted in egypt for
Seven » Years » Of abundance for
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:33 (show verse)

“So now, let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Economics » Political
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
Prisoners » Joseph
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
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:34 (show verse)

Let Pharaoh do this: Let him appoint overseers over the land and take a fifth of the harvest of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.

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Economics » Political
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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
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Prudence » Instances of » Joseph, in the affairs of egypt
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Tax » Land
Taxes » Examples of
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:35 (show verse)

Let them gather all the excess food during these good years that are coming. Under Pharaoh’s authority, store the grain in the cities, so they may preserve it as food.

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Prisoners » Joseph
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Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:36 (show verse)

The food will be a reserve for the land during the seven years of famine that will take place in the land of Egypt. Then the country will not be wiped out by the famine.”

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Prisoners » Joseph
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Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:37 (show verse)

The proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants.

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Economics » Political
Government » Mosaic » A similar senate existed » Among the egyptians
Government » Paternal functions of
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
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Prisoners » Joseph
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
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:38 (show verse)

Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God’s spirit in him?”

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Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Economics » Political
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
Prisoners » Joseph
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
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Wisdom » Of joseph
Young men » Examples of Godly young men » Joseph

Genesis 41:39 (show verse)

So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as intelligent and wise as you are.

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Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Discretion » General references to
Economics » Political
Government » Paternal functions of
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
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Prudence » Exemplified » Joseph
Prudence » Instances of » Joseph, in the affairs of egypt
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Joseph, in how he conducted the affairs of egypt
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:40 (show verse)

You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands.

Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”

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Economics » Political
Exaltation » Of men (promotion) » Examples of earthly
Government » Paternal functions of
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
civil Minister » Joseph
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Examples of earthly
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
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Servants » When good » Often exalted
Throne » Of pharaoh

Genesis 41:41 (show verse)

Pharaoh also said to Joseph, “See, I am placing you over all the land of Egypt.”

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Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Economics » Political
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph made governor
Egypt » Under a governor
Government » Paternal functions of
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
civil Minister » Joseph
Prisoners » Joseph
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
Seals » Impressions of » Were given by kings as a badge of authority
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph

Genesis 41:42 (show verse)

Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, clothed him with fine linen garments, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Adorning » Rich apparel » Rings, for the fingers
Adorning » Rich apparel » Chains used as ornaments
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Captive » Advanced to positions in state
Chains » Worn » Princes
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Economics » Political
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph made governor
Egypt » Under a governor
Garments » Called » Vesture
Gold » Was used for » Chains
Government » Paternal functions of
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 » Summary of his life » Dreams fulfilled
Joseph » Son of jacob » His wisdom
Linen » Garments » For men made of
Linen » Livery of royal households made of
civil Minister » Joseph
Ornaments » Rich apparel » Rings, for the fingers
Ornaments » Rich apparel » Chains used as ornaments
Prisoners » Joseph
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Prudence » Instances of » Joseph, in the affairs of egypt
Ring » Worn » Worn
Rings » Of kings » Given to favorites as a mark of honor
Rings » Were worn » On the hands
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Joseph, in how he conducted the affairs of egypt
Seals » Impressions of » Were given by kings as a badge of authority
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph

Genesis 41:43 (show verse)

He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, and servants called out before him, “Abrek!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.

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Chariot » Royal
Chariots » Used in travelling
Chariots » Persons of distinction used
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Economics » Political
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph made governor
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Genesis 41:44 (show verse)

Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but no one will be able to raise his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt without your permission.”

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Genesis 41:45 (show verse)

Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah and gave him a wife, Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest at On. And Joseph went throughout the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:46 (show verse)

Joseph was 30 years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:47 (show verse)

During the seven years of abundance the land produced outstanding harvests.

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Genesis 41:48 (show verse)

Joseph gathered all the excess food in the land of Egypt during the seven years and put it in the cities. He put the food in every city from the fields around it.

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Genesis 41:49 (show verse)

So Joseph stored up grain in such abundance—like the sand of the sea—that he stopped measuring it because it was beyond measure.

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Genesis 41:50 (show verse)

Two sons were born to Joseph before the years of famine arrived. Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest at On, bore them to him.

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Genesis 41:51 (show verse)

Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, meaning, “God has made me forget all my hardship in my father’s house.”

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Genesis 41:52 (show verse)

And the second son he named Ephraim, meaning, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.”

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Genesis 41:53 (show verse)

Then the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end,

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Genesis 41:54 (show verse)

and the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. There was famine in every country, but throughout the land of Egypt there was food.

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Genesis 41:55 (show verse)

Extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt, and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food. Pharaoh told all Egypt, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.”

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Genesis 41:56 (show verse)

Because the famine had spread across the whole country, Joseph opened up all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians, for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:57 (show verse)

Every nation came to Joseph in Egypt to buy grain, for the famine was severe in every land.

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