Genesis 41:38-40
1599 Geneva Bible
38 Then said Pharaoh unto his servants, Can we find such a man as this, in whom is the [a]Spirit of God?
39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is no man of understanding, or wisdom like unto thee.
40 (A)Thou shalt be over mine house, and at thy [b][c]word shall all my people be armed, only in the king’s throne will I be above thee.
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- Genesis 41:38 None should be preferred to honor that have not gifts of God meet for the same.
- Genesis 41:40 Hebrew, mouth.
- Genesis 41:40 Some read, the people shall kiss thy mouth, that is shall obey thee in all things.
Genesis 41:38-40
New International Version
38 So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God[a]?”(A)
39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you,(B) there is no one so discerning and wise as you.(C) 40 You shall be in charge of my palace,(D) and all my people are to submit to your orders.(E) Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.(F)”
Footnotes
- Genesis 41:38 Or of the gods
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