Genesis 41:33-45 (New International Version)
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"And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man1 and put him in charge of the land of Egypt.2
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Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners3 over the land to take a fifth4 of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.5
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They should collect all the food of these good years that are coming and store up the grain under the authority of Pharaoh, to be kept in the cities for food.6
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This food should be held in reserve for the country, to be used during the seven years of famine that will come upon Egypt,7 so that the country may not be ruined by the famine."
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The plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his officials.8
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So Pharaoh asked them, "Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of Goda ?"9
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Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Since God has made all this known to you,10 there is no one so discerning and wise as you.11
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You shall be in charge of my palace,12 and all my people are to submit to your orders.13 Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.14"
Joseph in Charge of Egypt
41 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I hereby put you in charge of the whole land of Egypt."15 42 Then Pharaoh took his signet ring16 from his finger and put it on Joseph's finger. He dressed him in robes17 of fine linen18 and put a gold chain around his neck.19 43 He had him ride in a chariot20 as his second-in-command,b21 and men shouted before him, "Make wayc !"22 Thus he put him in charge of the whole land of Egypt.23 44 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I am Pharaoh, but without your word no one will lift hand or foot in all Egypt."24 45 Pharaoh gave Joseph25 the name Zaphenath-Paneah and gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest26 of On,d27 to be his wife.28 And Joseph went throughout the land of Egypt.Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)
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