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Genesis 41:33

PharaohEgypt
Wisdom

31 The abundance in the land will not be remembered, since the famine that follows it will be so severe.

32 Moreover, because the dream was given to Pharaoh in two versions, the matter has been decreed by God, and He will carry it out shortly.

Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.

34 Let Pharaoh take action and appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.

35 Under the authority of Pharaoh, let them collect all the excess food from these good years, that they may come and lay up the grain to be preserved as food in the cities.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.
KJV
Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
WEB
“Now therefore let Pharaoh look for a discreet and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.
ASV
Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
DARBY
And now let Pharaoh look himself out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
BLB
And now, let Pharaoh look for a man discerning and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.
ÅB
Nå skulle Farao utse seg en forstandig og vis mann og sette ham over Egypt!
OTB
Nå bør farao se etter en forstandig og vis mann og sette ham over landet Egypt.
B1930
Nu skulde Farao utse sig en forstandig og vis mann og sette ham over Egyptens land!

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Genesis 41:39

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

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  • Acts 6:3

    Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them

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  • Daniel 4:27

    Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.”

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  • Deuteronomy 1:13

    Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”

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  • Exodus 18:19–22

    Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him.

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