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International Version</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, &#8220Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/41.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has revealed the meaning of the dreams to you, clearly no one else is as intelligent or wise as you are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/41.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, <i>there is</i> none so discreet and wise as thou <i>art</i>:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, <i>there is</i> no one as discerning and wise as you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has informed you of all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Pharaoh said to Joseph, &#8220Since God has informed you of all this, there is no one so discerning and wise as you are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has informed you of all this, there is no one so discerning and wise as you are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made you know all of this, there is no one so understanding and wise as you are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since [your] God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning <i>and</i> clear-headed and wise as you are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Pharaoh said to Joseph, &#8220Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as intelligent and wise as you are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/41.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all of this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The king told Joseph, "God is the one who has shown you these things. No one else is as wise as you are or knows as much as you do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/41.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Because God has let you know all this, there is no one as wise and intelligent as you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/41.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The king said to Joseph, "God has shown you all this, so it is obvious that you have greater wisdom and insight than anyone else. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Since God has revealed all of this to you," Pharaoh told Joseph, "there is no one so wise and discerning as you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Because God has enabled you to know all this, there is no one as wise and discerning as you are!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Because God has shown you all of this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shown thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Because God has shown you all of this, there is no one so discreet and wise as you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Pharaoh says to Joseph, “After God’s causing you to know all this, there is none intelligent and wise as you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Pharaoh saith unto Joseph, 'After God's causing thee to know all this, there is none intelligent and wise as thou;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Pharaoh will say to Joseph, After that God showed thee all this, none discerning and wise as thou.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He said therefore to Joseph: Seeing God hath shewn thee all that thou hast said, can I find one wiser and one like unto thee? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So Pharaoh said to Joseph: “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you are.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is no one so discerning and wise as you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to Joseph. Forasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is none so wise and discreet as you are:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said to Yoseph, “After God made known to you all this, there is none that is wise and understanding like you.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said unto Joseph: 'Forasmuch as God hath shown thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Pharao said to Joseph, Since God has shewed thee all these things, there is not a wiser or more prudent man than thou.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/41-39.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10592" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Joseph Given Charge of Egypt</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">38</span>So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?” <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><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.">Then Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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.">Joseph,</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">“Since</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·wṯ·ḵā (DirObjM:: 2ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">has made all</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: zōṯ (Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: hō·w·ḏî·a‘ (V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">known to you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên- (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">there is no one</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: nā·ḇō·wn (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">as discerning</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: wə·ḥā·ḵām (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">and wise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3644.htm" title="3644: kā·mō·w·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Like, as, when. Or kamow; a form of the prefix k-, but used separately; as, thus, so.">as you.</a> </span><span class="reftext">40</span>You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Daniel 2:47</a></span><br />The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a></span><br />behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a></span><br />For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-8.htm">1 Corinthians 12:8</a></span><br />To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3</a></span><br />And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">1 Kings 4:29-30</a></span><br />And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-14.htm">Daniel 5:14</a></span><br />I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a></span><br />but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/32-8.htm">Job 32:8</a></span><br />But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17</a></span><br />that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/41-16.htm">Genesis 41:16,25,28,33</a></b></br> And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, <i>It is</i> not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/genesis/41-28.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">Discerning</a> <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">Discreet</a> <a href="/genesis/38-26.htm">Forasmuch</a> <a href="/genesis/32-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/38-24.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">Intelligent</a> <a href="/genesis/41-25.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/41-38.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/genesis/41-28.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/genesis/41-28.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/6-5.htm">Causing</a> <a href="/genesis/42-7.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-13.htm">Discerning</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-14.htm">Discreet</a> <a href="/numbers/10-31.htm">Forasmuch</a> <a href="/genesis/50-19.htm">God's</a> <a href="/genesis/41-47.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-21.htm">Informed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-13.htm">Intelligent</a> <a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/42-23.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/genesis/48-11.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/genesis/48-11.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/genesis/43-7.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 41</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh has two dreams.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Joseph interprets them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">The seven years of plenty.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">He begets children.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">The famine begins.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/genesis/41.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Then Pharaoh said to Joseph</b><br />This phrase marks a pivotal moment in Joseph's life, where he transitions from a prisoner to a powerful leader in Egypt. The Hebrew word for "said" (אָמַר, 'amar) often implies a declaration or a significant pronouncement. Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, acknowledges Joseph, a Hebrew slave, which is historically significant given the cultural and social hierarchies of ancient Egypt. This moment underscores the divine orchestration in Joseph's life, as God elevates him to a position of influence.<p><b>Since God has made all this known to you</b><br />The acknowledgment of "God" (אֱלֹהִים, Elohim) by Pharaoh is noteworthy. In a polytheistic society like Egypt, where Pharaoh himself was considered a deity, recognizing the Hebrew God signifies a profound respect for the divine wisdom imparted to Joseph. The phrase "made all this known" reflects the Hebrew verb יָדַע (yada), meaning to know or reveal. This divine revelation is central to the narrative, emphasizing that true wisdom and understanding come from God alone.<p><b>there is no one as discerning and wise as you</b><br />The terms "discerning" (נָבוֹן, navon) and "wise" (חָכָם, chakam) are significant in the Hebrew context. "Discerning" implies an ability to understand and interpret complex matters, while "wise" suggests a deep, practical understanding of life. Joseph's wisdom is not merely intellectual but is rooted in his relationship with God. This acknowledgment by Pharaoh highlights the biblical theme that godly wisdom surpasses human understanding and is a gift from God. Historically, wisdom was highly valued in ancient cultures, and Joseph's elevation due to his God-given insight serves as an inspirational reminder of the power of divine wisdom in navigating life's challenges.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 39, 40.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as</span> (literally, <span class="accented">after</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>God</span> (Elohim) <span class="cmt_word">hath showed thee</span> (literally, hath <span class="accented">caused thee to know</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled</span> - literally, <span class="accented">according to thy mouth shall all my people dispose themselves, i.e.</span> they shall render obedience to thy commands (LXX., Vulgate, Onkelos, Saadias, Pererius, Dathius, Rosenmüller, Keil, Kalisch, Lange, Murphy, and others); though by many competent authorities (Calvin, Schultens, Knobel, Ainsworth, Gesenius, Furst, Wordsworth, et <span class="accented">alii</span>) the rendering is preferred, "upon thy mouth shall all my people kiss," against which, however, is the fact that not even then were governors accustomed to be kissed on the lips by their subjects in token of allegiance. The suggestion that the verb should be taken in the sense of "arm themselves," as in <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">2 Chronicles 17:17</a> (Aben Ezra), does not meet with general acceptance. <span class="cmt_word">Only in the throne</span> (or, more accurately, only as to the throne) <span class="cmt_word">will I be greater than thou</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Pharaoh</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּרְעֹה֙</span> <span class="translit">(par·‘ōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֤אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joseph,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵ֔ף</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Since</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחֲרֵ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥă·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֛ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has made all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="heb">זֹ֑את</span> <span class="translit">(zōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">known to you,</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹדִ֧יעַ</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·ḏî·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there is no one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵין־</span> <span class="translit">(’ên-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as discerning</span><br /><span class="heb">נָב֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḇō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and wise</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָכָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥā·ḵām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as you.</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּמֽוֹךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(kā·mō·w·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3644.htm">Strong's 3644: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like, as, when</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/41-39.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:39 Pharaoh said to Joseph Because God has (Gen. 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