Genesis 41:33

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

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Other Translations for Genesis 41:33

BSB

Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Now therefore, let the king provide a wise and industrious man, and place him over the land of Egypt,

ERV

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

NHEB

Now therefore Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man, and give him authority over the land of Egypt.

SMT

And now will Pharaoh look out a man discerning and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 41:33

NowthereforeletPharaohH6547Noun MasculinelookoutH7200VerbamanH376Noun Masculine discreetH995VerbandwiseH2450AdjectiveandsetH7896VerbhimoverthelandH776Noun FeminineofEgyptH4714

Commentary for Genesis 41:33

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Overview of Genesis 41:33

Summary

Joseph recommends appointing wise administrator for crisis

Place

Egypt

Event

Joseph suggests appointing wise leader

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC