Genesis 41:39

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 41:39

BSB

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

AKJV

And Pharaoh said to Joseph, For as much as God has showed you all this, there is none so discreet and wise as you are:

CPDV

Therefore, he said to Joseph: "Because God has revealed to you all that you have said, would I be able to find anyone wiser and as much like you?

ERV

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou:

NHEB

So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Because God has shown you all of this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

SMT

And Pharaoh will say to Joseph, After that God showed thee all this, none discerning and wise as thou.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 41:39

AndPharaohH6547Noun Masculine saidH559VerbuntoJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine ForasmuchH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionasGodH430Noun MasculinehathshewedH3045VerbtheeallthisthereisnonesodiscreetH995VerbandwiseH2450Adjectiveasthouart

Commentary for Genesis 41:39

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

Overview of Genesis 41:39

Summary

Pharaoh elevates Joseph as most qualified administrator

Place

Egypt

Event

Pharaoh appoints Joseph to leadership

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC