Genesis 41:16

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 41:16

BSB

"I myself cannot do it," Joseph replied, "but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer."

AKJV

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

CPDV

Joseph responded, "Apart from me, God will respond favorably to Pharaoh."

ERV

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

NHEB

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "Apart from God, the welfare of Pharaoh will receive no answer."

SMT

And Joseph will answer Pharaoh, saying, Not in me: God will answer Pharaoh with peace.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 41:16

AndJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine answeredH6030Verb PharaohH6547Noun Masculine sayingH559VerbItisnotinmeH1107 GodH430Noun MasculineshallgiveH6030Verb PharaohH6547Noun MasculineananswerH6030VerbofpeaceH7965Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 41:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 41:16

Summary

Joseph credits ability to interpret to divine source

Place

Egypt

Event

Joseph attributes interpretation to deity

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC