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Themes in Genesis 41

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Themes in Genesis 41

Genesis 41:1 (show verse)

And it happened [that] after {two full years} Pharaoh dreamed, and behold, he was standing by 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)

And behold, seven cows, {well built and fat}, were coming up from the Nile, and they grazed 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)

And behold, seven other cows came up after them from the Nile, {ugly and gaunt}, and they stood beside those cows on the bank of the Nile.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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)

And the {ugly and gaunt} cows ate the seven {well built and fat} cows. Then Pharaoh awoke.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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)

And he fell asleep and dreamed a second time, and behold, seven ears of grain, plump and good, were coming out of 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)

And behold, seven thin ears of grain, scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them.

Genesis 41:7 (show verse)

And the thin ears of grain swallowed up the seven plump and full ears of grain. Then Pharaoh awoke, and behold, [it was] a dream.

And it happened [that] in the morning his spirit was troubled, and he sent and called all of the magicians of Egypt, and all its wise men, and Pharaoh told his dream to them. But {they had no interpretation} for Pharaoh.

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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 of the cupbearers spoke with Pharaoh, saying, "I remember my sins today.

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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 was angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the house of the chief of the guard.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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)

And we dreamed a dream one night, I and he, {each with a dream that had a meaning}.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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)

And there with us [was] a young man, a Hebrew servant of the chief of the guard, and we told him [the dream], and he interpreted our dreams for us, each according to his dream he interpreted.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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)

And it happened just as he interpreted to us, so it was. He restored me to my office, and him he hanged."

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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 and called [for] Joseph, and they brought him quickly from the prison. And he shaved and changed his clothing, and came to Pharaoh.

Beard » Shaven by egyptians
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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)

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I dreamed a dream, but there is none to interpret it. Now, I have heard concerning you [that when] you hear a dream [you can] interpret it."

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph interprets pharaoh's dreams
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

Genesis 41:16 (show verse)

Then Joseph answered Pharaoh saying, "{It is not in my power}; God will answer [concerning] the well-being of Pharaoh."

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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)

And Pharaoh said to Joseph, "[Now] in my dream, behold, I was standing on the bank of the Nile,

Genesis 41:18 (show verse)

and behold, seven cows, {well built and fat}, were coming up from the Nile, and they grazed among the reeds.

Genesis 41:19 (show verse)

And behold, seven other cows came up after them from the Nile, very {ugly and gaunt}--never have I seen [any] as them in all the land of Egypt for ugliness.

Genesis 41:20 (show verse)

And the thin and ugly cows ate the former seven healthy cows.

Genesis 41:21 (show verse)

But [when] they went into their bellies it could not be known that they went into their bellies, for their appearance [was] as ugly as at the beginning. Then I awoke.

Genesis 41:22 (show verse)

Then I saw in my dream and behold, seven ears of grain were coming out of one stalk, full and good.

Genesis 41:23 (show verse)

And behold, seven withered ears of grain, thin [and] scorched by the east wind, sprouted up after them.

Genesis 41:24 (show verse)

And the thin ears of grain swallowed up the seven good ears of grain. And I told the magicians, but there was none to explain [it] to me."

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Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph interprets pharaoh's dreams
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, "The dreams of Pharaoh [are] one. 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, they are seven years, and the seven good ears of grain, they [are] seven years. The dreams [are] one.

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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)

And the seven thin and ugly cows coming up after them, they [are] seven years, and the seven empty ears of grain, scorched by the east wind, they are [also] 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)

This [is] the word that I have spoken to Pharaoh; God has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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
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)

Behold, seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the whole land of Egypt.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Dream » Instances of » Interpreted by joseph
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)

Then seven years of famine will arise after them, and all the abundance in the land of Egypt will be forgotten. The famine will consume the land.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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)

Abundance in the land will not be known because of the famine {that follows}, for it will be very heavy.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Dream » Instances of » Interpreted by joseph
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
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)

Now concerning the repetition of the dream twice to Pharaoh, [it is] because the matter [is] established by God, and God will do [it] quickly.

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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
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)

Now then, let Pharaoh select a man [who is] discerning and wise, and let him set him over the land of Egypt.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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], and let him appoint supervisors over the land, and let him take one-fifth from the land of Egypt in the seven years of abundance.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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
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)

Then let them gather all the food of these coming good years and let them pile up grain under the hand of Pharaoh [for] food in the cities, and let them keep [it].

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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
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
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:36 (show verse)

Then the food shall be as a deposit for the land for the seven years of the famine that will be in the land of Egypt, that the land will not perish on account of the famine."

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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
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
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:37 (show verse)

And the plan was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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 a man like this in whom is the spirit of God?"

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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)

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Since God has made all of this known to you there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Captive » Advanced to positions in state
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 shall be over my house, and to your word all my people shall submit. Only [with respect to] the throne will I be greater than you."

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Captive » Advanced to positions in state
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
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)

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt."

Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Captive » Advanced to positions in state
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)

Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his finger and put it on the finger of Joseph. And he clothed him with garments of fine linen, and he put a chain of gold around his neck.

Adorning » Rich apparel » Rings, for the fingers
Adorning » Rich apparel » Chains used as ornaments
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
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)

And he had him ride in his second chariot. And they cried out before him, "Kneel!" And Pharaoh set him over all the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:44 (show verse)

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I [am] Pharaoh, but without your consent no one will lift his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt."

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Genesis 41:45 (show verse)

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

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Genesis 41:46 (show verse)

Now Joseph {was thirty years old} when he stood before Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh and traveled through the whole land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:47 (show verse)

And the land produced a plenty in the seven years of abundance.

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Genesis 41:48 (show verse)

And he gathered all the food of the seven years which [occurred] in the land of Egypt. And he stored the food in the cities. The food of the field that surrounded [each] city he stored in its midst.

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Genesis 41:49 (show verse)

And Joseph piled up grain like the sand of the sea in great abundance until he stopped counting [it], for {it could not be counted}.

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Genesis 41:50 (show verse)

Before the years of famine came, Asenath, daughter of Potiphera priest of On, bore two sons to him.

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Genesis 41:51 (show verse)

And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh, for [he said], "God has caused me to forget all my hardship and all my father's house."

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Genesis 41:52 (show verse)

And the name of the second he called Ephraim, for [he said], "God has made me fruitful in the land of my misfortune."

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Genesis 41:53 (show verse)

And the seven years of abundance which [were] 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 to come as Joseph had said. And there was famine in all of the countries, but in the land of Egypt there was food.

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Genesis 41:55 (show verse)

And when all the land of Egypt was hungry the people cried out to Pharaoh for food. And Pharaoh said to all the land of Egypt, "Go to Joseph; what he says to you, you must do."

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Genesis 41:56 (show verse)

And the famine was over the whole land, and Joseph opened all the storehouses and sold [food] to the Egyptians. And the famine was severe in the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:57 (show verse)

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

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