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Themes in Genesis 41

Genesis 41:1 (show verse)

At the end of two full years Pharaoh had a dream. As 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)

seven fine-looking, fat cows were coming up out of the Nile, and they grazed 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)

Then seven bad-looking, thin cows were coming up after them from the Nile, and they stood beside the other cows at the edge of 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
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 bad-looking, thin cows ate the seven fine-looking, fat 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)

Then he fell asleep again and had a second dream: There were seven heads of grain growing on one stalk, healthy 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)

Then seven heads of grain, thin and burned by the east wind, were sprouting up after them.

Genesis 41:7 (show verse)

The thin heads swallowed up the seven healthy and full heads. Then Pharaoh woke up and realized it was a dream.

Genesis 41:8 (show verse)

In the morning he was troubled, so he called for all the diviner-priests 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 recall my failures.

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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 enraged with his servants, and he put me in prison in the house of the captain of the guards -- 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)

We each had a dream one night; each of us had a dream with 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 man, a Hebrew, a servant of the captain of the guards, was with us there. We told him our dreams, and he interpreted the meaning of each of our respective dreams for us.

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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 happened just as he had said to us -- Pharaoh restored me to my office, but he impaled the 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 41:14 (show verse)

Then Pharaoh summoned Joseph. So they brought him quickly out of the dungeon; he shaved himself, changed his clothes, and came before 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 had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. But I have heard about you, that you can interpret dreams."

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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)

Joseph replied to Pharaoh, "It is not within my power, but God will speak concerning 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)

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "In my dream I was standing by the edge of the Nile.

Genesis 41:18 (show verse)

Then seven fat and fine-looking cows were coming up out of the Nile, and they grazed in the reeds.

Genesis 41:19 (show verse)

Then seven other cows came up after them; they were scrawny, very bad-looking, and lean. I had never seen such bad-looking cows as these in all the land of Egypt!

Genesis 41:20 (show verse)

The lean, bad-looking cows ate up the seven fat cows.

Genesis 41:21 (show verse)

When they had eaten them, no one would have known that they had done so, for they were just as bad-looking as before. Then I woke up.

Genesis 41:22 (show verse)

I also saw in my dream seven heads of grain growing on one stalk, full and good.

Genesis 41:23 (show verse)

Then seven heads of grain, withered and thin and burned with the east wind, were sprouting up after them.

Genesis 41:24 (show verse)

The thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven good heads of grain. So I told all this to the diviner-priests, but no one could tell me its meaning."

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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, "Both dreams of Pharaoh have the same meaning. 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 represent seven years, and the seven good heads of grain represent seven years. Both dreams have the same meaning.

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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 lean, bad-looking cows that came up after them represent seven years, as do the seven empty heads of grain burned with the east wind. They represent 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 just what I told Pharaoh: God has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do.

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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)

Seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the whole 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)

But seven years of famine will occur after them, and all the abundance will be forgotten in the land of Egypt. 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 previous abundance of the land will not be remembered because of the famine that follows, for the famine will be very severe.

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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)

The dream was repeated to Pharaoh because the matter has been decreed by God, and God will make it happen soon.

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Dream » Instances of » Interpreted by joseph
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 41:33 (show verse)

"So now Pharaoh should look for a wise and discerning man and give him authority over all 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)

Pharaoh should do this -- he should appoint officials throughout the land to collect one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.

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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)

They should gather all the excess food during these good years that are coming. By Pharaoh's authority they should store up grain so the cities will have food, and they should preserve it.

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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)

This food should be held in storage for the land in preparation for the seven years of famine that will occur throughout the land of Egypt. In this way the land will survive the famine."

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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
Wisdom » Of joseph

Genesis 41:37 (show verse)

This advice made sense to Pharaoh and all his officials.

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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)

So Pharaoh asked his officials, "Can we find a man like Joseph, one in whom the Spirit of God is present?"

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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, "Because God has enabled you to know all this, there is no one as wise and discerning as you are!

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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 will oversee my household, and all my people will submit to your commands. Only I, the king, will 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)

"See here," Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I place you in authority 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)

Then Pharaoh took his signet ring from his own hand and put it on Joseph's. He clothed him with fine linen clothes and put 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)

Pharaoh had him ride in the chariot used by his second-in-command, and they cried out before him, "Kneel down!" So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.

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Captive » Advanced to positions in state
Chariot » Royal
Chariots » Used in travelling
Chariots » Persons of distinction used
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Economics » Political
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Genesis 41:44 (show verse)

Pharaoh also said to Joseph, "I am Pharaoh, but without your permission no one will move his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt."

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Genesis 41:45 (show verse)

Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-Paneah. He also gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. So Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:46 (show verse)

Now Joseph was 30 years old when he began serving Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph was commissioned by Pharaoh and was in charge of all the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:47 (show verse)

During the seven years of abundance the land produced large, bountiful harvests.

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Genesis 41:48 (show verse)

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

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Genesis 41:49 (show verse)

Joseph stored up a vast amount of grain, like the sand of the sea, until he stopped measuring it because it was impossible to measure.

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Genesis 41:50 (show verse)

Two sons were born to Joseph before the famine came. Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, was their mother.

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Genesis 41:51 (show verse)

Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, "Certainly God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father's house."

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Genesis 41:52 (show verse)

He named the second child Ephraim, saying, "Certainly God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering."

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Genesis 41:53 (show verse)

The seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end.

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Genesis 41:54 (show verse)

Then the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had predicted. There was famine in all the other lands, but throughout the land of Egypt there was food.

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Genesis 41:55 (show verse)

When all the land of Egypt experienced the famine, the people cried out to Pharaoh for food. Pharaoh said to all the people of Egypt, "Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you."

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Genesis 41:56 (show verse)

While the famine was over all the earth, Joseph opened the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians. The famine was severe throughout the land of Egypt.

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Genesis 41:57 (show verse)

People from every country came to Joseph in Egypt to buy grain because the famine was severe throughout the earth.

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