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Themes in Genesis 41

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Themes in Genesis 41

Genesis 41:1 (show verse)

And it happened at the end of two years of days, Pharaoh dreamed. And behold, he stood by the river.

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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! There came up out of the river seven cows beautiful of form, and fat of flesh. And they fed in 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 out of the river, evil in appearance, and lean of flesh! And they stood by the other cows on the river bank.

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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)

And the evil-appearing and lean-fleshed cows ate up the seven beautifully formed and fat cows. So Pharaoh awoke.

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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)

And he slept and dreamed the second time. And behold! Seven ears of grain came up on one stock, fat and good!

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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, and blasted with the east wind, sprang up after them!

Genesis 41:7 (show verse)

And the seven thin ears devoured the seven fat and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and behold, it was a dream.

And it happened in the morning that his spirit was troubled, and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men of it. And Pharaoh told them his dream, but there was none who could interpret them to 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 cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, I remember my sin this day.

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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 put me under guard in the chief of the executioner's house, me and the chief baker.

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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)

And we dreamed a dream one night, he and I. We dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

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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)

And there was there with us a young man, a Hebrew, a slave to the chief of the executioners. And we told him, and he interpreted our dreams to us. He interpreted to each man according to his dream.

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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)

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

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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 and called Joseph. And they hurried him out of the dungeon. And he shaved and changed his clothing, and came in 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)

And Pharaoh said to Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and none can interpret it. And I have heard it about you, saying, you can understand a dream to 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)

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, Not I. God shall answer the welfare of Pharaoh.

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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)

And Pharaoh said to Joseph, In my dream, behold! I stood upon the bank of the river.

Genesis 41:18 (show verse)

And behold, there came up out of the river seven cows, beautiful in appearance and fat of flesh. And they fed in the reeds.

Genesis 41:19 (show verse)

And behold, seven other cows came up after them, poor and evil of appearance, and lean of flesh, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness.

Genesis 41:20 (show verse)

And the lean and the evil-appearing cows ate up the first seven fat cows.

Genesis 41:21 (show verse)

And when they had eaten them up, it could not be seen that they had eaten them; but they were still evil of appearance, as at the beginning. And I awoke.

Genesis 41:22 (show verse)

And I saw in my dream, and behold, seven ears came up in one stock, full and good.

Genesis 41:23 (show verse)

And behold, seven ears, withered, thin, blasted by the east wind, sprang up after them.

Genesis 41:24 (show verse)

And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears. And I spoke to the magicians, but there was none that could open 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)

And Joseph said to Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one. God has shown 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 good ears are seven years. The dream is 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 evil-appearing cows that came up after them are seven years. And the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind shall be 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 thing which God has spoken to Pharaoh; what God is about to do, He shows to Pharaoh.

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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
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, there are coming seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt.

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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
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)

And there shall arise after them seven years of famine. And all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt, and the famine shall consume 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)

And the plenty shall not be known in the land because of the famine following; for it shall be very grievous.

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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 41:32 (show verse)

And since the dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.

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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 therefore let Pharaoh look for a man who is discreet and wise, 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 act, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.

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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
Tax » Land
Taxes » Examples of
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Examples of
Tribute » Examples of
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:35 (show verse)

And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up grain under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.

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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 41:36 (show verse)

That food shall be for a store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt, so that the land does not perish through 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 thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of 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)

And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find any man like this, in whom the Spirit of God is?

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)

And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Since God has shown you all this, no one is as discreet 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 all my people shall kiss the hand at your word. Only in the throne will I be greater than you.

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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)

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

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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)

And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand. And he dressed him with fine linen robes, and put a gold chain 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 made him to ride in the second chariot which he had, and they cried before him, Bow the knee! And he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.

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Captive » Advanced to positions in state
Chariot » Royal
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Genesis 41:44 (show verse)

And Pharaoh said to Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without a word from you, no man shall lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:45 (show verse)

And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnath-paaneah. And he gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potipherah, priest of On, for his wife. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:46 (show verse)

And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from before Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:47 (show verse)

And in the seven years of plenty, the earth brought forth by handfuls.

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Genesis 41:48 (show verse)

And he gathered up all the food of the seven years which were in the land of Egypt, and he put food in the cities. He put the food of the field which was around every city; he put it in among it.

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Genesis 41:49 (show verse)

And Joseph gathered grain like the sand of the sea, very much, until he quit numbering it; for it was without number.

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Genesis 41:50 (show verse)

And two sons were born to Joseph before the years of famine came, whom Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bore to him.

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Genesis 41:51 (show verse)

And Joseph called the name of the first-born Manasseh, saying, For God has made me forget all my toil and all my father's house.

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Genesis 41:52 (show verse)

And the name of the second he called Ephraim, saying, For God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.

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Genesis 41:53 (show verse)

And the seven years of plenty that was in the land of Egypt ended.

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Genesis 41:54 (show verse)

And the seven years of famine began to come, according as Joseph had said. And the famine was in all lands, but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

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Genesis 41:55 (show verse)

And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread. And Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, Go to Joseph. What he says to you, do.

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Genesis 41:56 (show verse)

And the famine was over all the face of the earth. And Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold to the Egyptians. And the famine was severe on the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:57 (show verse)

And all the earth came into Egypt to buy, to Joseph, because the famine was severe in all the earth.

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