Genesis 41:39

39 So Pharaoh said to Yosef, "Since God has shown you all this - there is no one as discerning and wise as you -

Genesis 41:39 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 41:39

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph
After his servants had agreed to his being the man: at least Pharaoh had declared his mind that he should be the person; which if any of them disliked, as probably might be the case of some through envy, and as desirous of the post themselves, yet durst not make any opposition to it: forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this;
the interpretation of his dreams, what would be hereafter for fourteen years to come, what was advisable to be done for the good of the nation, and had proposed a plan so well contrived and formed: [there is] none so discreet and wise as thou [art];
and consequently none so fit for this business, since he was so divinely qualified; and Justin, the Heathen writer F18, observes that he had such knowledge and experience of things, that his answers seemed to be given not from men, but from God.


FOOTNOTES:

F18 E. Trogo, l. 36. c. 32.

Genesis 41:39 In-Context

37 The proposal seemed good both to Pharaoh and to all his officials.
38 Pharaoh said to his officials, "Can we find anyone else like him? The Spirit of God lives in him!"
39 So Pharaoh said to Yosef, "Since God has shown you all this - there is no one as discerning and wise as you -
40 you will be in charge of my household; all my people will be ruled by what you say. Only when I rule from my throne will I be greater than you."
41 Pharaoh said to Yosef, "Here, I place you in charge of the whole land of Egypt."
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