32 Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that (A)the matter is confirmed by God, and God will quickly bring it about. 33 So now let Pharaoh look for a man (B)discerning and wise, and appoint him over the land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaoh take action to appoint overseers [a]in charge of the land, and let him take a fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt as a tax in the seven years of abundance.

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  1. Genesis 41:34 Lit over

32 The reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms is that the matter has been firmly decided(A) by God, and God will do it soon.(B)

33 “And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man(C) and put him in charge of the land of Egypt.(D) 34 Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners(E) over the land to take a fifth(F) of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.(G)

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32 And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.

33 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

34 Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.

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