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And Joseph went out from Pharaoh&#8217s presence and traveled throughout Egypt. <a href="/nlt/genesis/41.htm">New Living Translation</a> He was thirty years old when he began serving in the court of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. And when Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence, he inspected the entire land of Egypt. <a href="/esv/genesis/41.htm">English Standard Version</a> Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh and went through all the land of Egypt. <a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt. <a href="/kjv/genesis/41.htm">King James Bible</a> And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a> Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now Joseph was thirty years old when he stood in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh and went through all the land of Egypt. <a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh and went through all the land of Egypt. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went through all the land of Egypt. <a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh and passed through all the land of Egypt. <a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Joseph [had been in Egypt thirteen years and] was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Joseph departed from the presence of Pharaoh and went through all the land of Egypt [performing his duties]. <a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Joseph was 30 years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph left Pharaoh&#8217s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt. <a href="/asv/genesis/41.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Joseph was 30 when the king made him governor, and he went everywhere for the king. <a href="/erv/genesis/41.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joseph was 30 years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh (the king of Egypt). He left Pharaoh and traveled all around Egypt. <a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a> Joseph was 30 years old when he began to serve Pharaoh, king of Egypt, by traveling throughout the land of Egypt, independent from Pharaoh's oversight. <a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh?s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt. <a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a> Now Joseph was 30 years old when he began serving Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph was commissioned by Pharaoh and was in charge of all the land of Egypt. <a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Joseph was thirty years old when he began to serve Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph left the presence of Pharaoh and went throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/wbt/genesis/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt: and Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a> Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Joseph [is] a son of thirty years in his standing before Pharaoh king of Egypt, and Joseph goes out from the presence of Pharaoh, and passes over through all the land of Egypt; <a href="/ylt/genesis/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Joseph is a son of thirty years in his standing before Pharaoh king of Egypt, and Joseph goeth out from the presence of Pharaoh, and passeth over through all the land of Egypt; <a href="/slt/genesis/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Joseph the son of thirty years in his standing before Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and Joseph will go forth from the face of Pharaoh, and will pass over all the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> (Now he was thirty years old when he stood before king Pharao) and he went round all the countries of Egypt. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> (Now he was thirty years old when he stood in the sight of king Pharaoh.) And he traveled throughout the regions of Egypt. <a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a> Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. After Joseph left Pharaoh, he went throughout the land of Egypt. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went through all the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yoseph was son of thirty years when he stood before Pharaoh the King of Egypt, and Yoseph went out from before Pharaoh and he passed through in all the land of Egypt.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt.--And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt. <a href="/sep/genesis/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharao, king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharao, and went through all the land of Egypt. <a href="/parallel/genesis/41-46.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10660" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">The Seven Years of Plenty</a> 46<a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: wə·yō·w·sêp̄ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Now Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">was thirty</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">years old</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nāh (N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: bə·‘ā·mə·ḏōw (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">when he entered the service</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">of Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">And Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">left</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: p̄ar·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mil·lip̄·nê (Prep-m, Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·yaʿ·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">and traveled</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">throughout</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·rā·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt.</a> 47During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10</a> and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. <a href="/psalms/105-21.htm">Psalm 105:21-22</a> He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, / to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom. <a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a> When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a> Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a> The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. <a href="/proverbs/22-29.htm">Proverbs 22:29</a> Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men. <a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1-3</a> This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. / I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Nehemiah 2:8</a> And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. <a href="/exodus/12-40.htm">Exodus 12:40-41</a> Now the duration of the Israelites’ stay in Egypt was 430 years. / At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, all the LORD’s divisions went out of the land of Egypt. <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a> Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a> Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a> His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ <a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10</a> Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.years.<a href="/genesis/37-2.htm">Genesis 37:2</a> These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.<a href="/numbers/4-3.htm">Numbers 4:3</a> From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.<a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">2 Samuel 5:4</a> David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.he stood.<a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">1 Samuel 16:21</a> And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved him greatly; and he became his armourbearer.<a href="/1_kings/12-6.htm">1 Kings 12:6,8</a> And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people? … <a href="/proverbs/22-29.htm">Proverbs 22:29</a> Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/41-45.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/31-33.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/41-45.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/genesis/32-22.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/genesis/41-45.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/41-35.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/genesis/30-26.htm">Service</a> <a href="/genesis/41-17.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/genesis/41-17.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/genesis/32-15.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/genesis/41-45.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/genesis/35-21.htm">Traveled</a> <a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/50-4.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/exodus/30-13.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/genesis/41-55.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/44-29.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/genesis/50-2.htm">Service</a> <a href="/exodus/3-5.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/genesis/43-15.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Throughout</a> <a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Traveled</a> <a href="/genesis/41-54.htm">Whole</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 41</div>1. <a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh has two dreams.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Joseph interprets them.</a> 33. <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.</a> 46. <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">The seven years of plenty.</a> 50. <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">He begets children.</a> 53. <a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">The famine begins.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/41.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/41.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now Joseph was thirty years old Joseph's age of thirty is significant in biblical context. Thirty is often seen as an age of maturity and readiness for leadership. In the Hebrew tradition, priests began their service at age thirty (<a href="/numbers/4-3.htm">Numbers 4:3</a>). David became king at thirty (<a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">2 Samuel 5:4</a>), and Jesus began His public ministry at the same age (<a href="/luke/3-23.htm">Luke 3:23</a>). This age marks a transition from preparation to active service.when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt Joseph's entry into Pharaoh's service marks a pivotal moment in his life and in the narrative of Genesis. After years of suffering and preparation, including being sold into slavery and unjustly imprisoned, Joseph is elevated to a position of power. This transition fulfills the dreams he had as a young man (<a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">Genesis 37:5-11</a>) and sets the stage for the preservation of his family and the future nation of Israel. Pharaoh, as the ruler of Egypt, was considered a god-like figure, and Joseph's role as his second-in-command highlights God's providence and sovereignty in using Joseph to influence a major world power.And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence Joseph's departure from Pharaoh's presence signifies the beginning of his active role in implementing the plan to save Egypt from the impending famine. It demonstrates his authority and the trust Pharaoh placed in him. This moment also reflects Joseph's obedience and readiness to fulfill the responsibilities given to him, aligning with the biblical theme of faithful stewardship.and traveled throughout the land of Egypt Joseph's travels throughout Egypt were crucial for the administration of the seven years of plenty and the subsequent famine. By overseeing the collection and storage of grain, Joseph ensured the survival of Egypt and surrounding nations. This action prefigures the role of Christ, who provides spiritual sustenance and salvation. Joseph's journey throughout the land also symbolizes the spread of God's influence and wisdom beyond the confines of his immediate environment, impacting a broader region.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> The central figure in this passage, Joseph is a Hebrew who has risen from slavery and imprisonment to become a powerful leader in Egypt. His journey reflects God's providence and faithfulness. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The king of Egypt who appoints Joseph to a position of authority after interpreting his dreams, which foretold seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph serves as a leader, a place of both refuge and challenge for the Israelites in the biblical account. 4. <a href="/topical/s/service_of_pharaoh.htm">Service of Pharaoh</a> Joseph's role in the Egyptian government, where he is tasked with preparing the nation for the upcoming famine. 5. <a href="/topical/t/travel_throughout_egypt.htm">Travel throughout Egypt</a> Joseph's actions to oversee the collection and storage of grain during the years of abundance, demonstrating his leadership and administrative skills.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing_and_preparation.htm">God's Timing and Preparation</a> Joseph was thirty years old when he began his service, indicating a period of preparation and growth. God's timing is perfect, and He prepares us for His purposes in His own time. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Joseph's rise to power was preceded by years of hardship. His faithfulness in adversity is a model for trusting God through difficult times. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_stewardship.htm">Leadership and Stewardship</a> Joseph's role required wisdom and discernment. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of the resources and responsibilities God entrusts to us. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_providence.htm">God's Sovereignty and Providence</a> Joseph's account is a testament to God's sovereignty. Even when circumstances seem dire, God is at work for His glory and our good. <a href="/topical/i/impact_of_obedience.htm">Impact of Obedience</a> Joseph's obedience to God's guidance not only saved Egypt but also preserved his family. Our obedience can have far-reaching impacts beyond what we can see.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41</a> <a href="/q/can_one_plan_feed_nations_for_7_years.htm">Genesis 41:46–49: Could one man’s administrative plan truly stockpile enough grain to feed an entire nation (and surrounding regions) for seven years?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_egyptian_record_of_joseph.htm">If Joseph became a high-ranking Egyptian official, why is there no Egyptian record of him?</a> <a href="/q/forgive_debtors.htm">Does Genesis depict Joseph's actions as socialist?</a> <a href="/q/is_joseph_socialist_in_genesis.htm">Does Genesis depict Joseph's actions as socialist?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 46. - And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt - literally, a son of thirty years in his standing before Pharaoh. If, therefore, he had been three years in prison (<a href="/genesis/40-4.htm">Genesis 40:4</a>; <a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Genesis 41:1</a>), he must have served for ten years in the house of Potiphar. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh (in the performance of his official duties), and went throughout all the land of Egypt - super-intending the district overseers. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-46.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now Joseph וְיוֹסֵף֙ (wə·yō·w·sêp̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites was thirty שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים (šə·lō·šîm) Number - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> Thirty, thirtieth years old בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son when he entered the service בְּעָמְד֕וֹ (bə·‘ā·mə·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations of Pharaoh פַּרְעֹ֣ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Egypt. מִצְרָ֑יִם (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa And Joseph יוֹסֵף֙ (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites left וַיֵּצֵ֤א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim Pharaoh’s פַרְעֹ֔ה (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings presence מִלִּפְנֵ֣י (mil·lip̄·nê) Preposition-m, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face and traveled וַֽיַּעְבֹ֖ר‪‬ (way·ya‘·ḇōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on throughout בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Egypt. מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/41-46.htm">Genesis 41:46 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:46 Joseph was thirty years old when he (Gen. 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