Genesis 41:33

Joseph’s rise to power

33 "Now Pharaoh should find an intelligent, wise man and give him authority 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 No one will remember the abundance in the land because the famine that follows will be so very severe.

32 The dream occurred to Pharaoh twice because God has determined to do it, and God will make it happen soon.

33 "Now Pharaoh should find an intelligent, wise man and give him authority over the land of Egypt.

34 Then Pharaoh should appoint administrators over the land and take one-fifth of all the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.

35 During the good years that are coming, they should collect all such food and store the grain under Pharaoh's control, protecting the food in the cities.