Genesis 41:33

33 "So let the king choose a man who is very wise and understanding and set him over the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:33 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 41:33

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise,
&c.] Of good judgment and conduct, of abilities equal to the execution of a scheme hereafter proposed: it can scarcely be thought consistent with the great modesty of Joseph that he meant himself, or that indeed, he ventured to give any advice at all, until it was first asked of him by the king; who being so well satisfied with the interpretation of his dreams, thought him a proper person to consult with what to be done in this case; who, as a true father of his country, as every king should be, was concerned for the good of it, and to provide against the worst for them: and set him over the land of Egypt;
not to be governor of it in general, but with a particular respect to the present case, to take care of provision for it.

Genesis 41:33 In-Context

31 People will forget what it was like to have plenty of food, because the hunger that follows will be so great.

32 You had two dreams which mean the same thing. This shows that God has firmly decided that this will happen, and he will make it happen soon.

33 "So let the king choose a man who is very wise and understanding and set him over the land of Egypt.

34 And let the king also appoint officers over the land, who should take one-fifth of all the food that is grown during the seven good years.

35 They should gather all the food that is produced during the good years that are coming, and under the king's authority they should store the grain in the cities and guard it.