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But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.&#8221<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, “I had a dream last night, and no one here can tell me what it means. But I have heard that when you hear about a dream you can interpret it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”<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, I have dreamed a dream, and <i>there is</i> none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, <i>that</i> thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, and <i>there is</i> no one who can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you <i>that</i> you can understand a dream, to interpret it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, but no one can interpret it; and I have heard it said about you, that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to Joseph, &#8220I have had a dream, but no one can interpret it; and I have heard it said about you, that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, but no one can interpret it; and I have heard it said about you, that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, but no one can interpret it; yet I have heard it said about you, that you hear a dream <i>and that</i> you can interpret it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have dreamed a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it; and I have heard it said about you that you can understand a dream and interpret it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said about you that you can hear a dream and interpret it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to Joseph, &#8220I have had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said about you that you can hear a dream and interpret it."&#8221 <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, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that when thou hearest a dream thou canst interpret it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The king said to him, "I had a dream, yet no one can explain what it means. I am told that you can interpret dreams." <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, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that when thou hearest a dream thou canst interpret it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I had a dream, and no one can tell me what it means. I heard that when you are told a dream, you can say what it means."<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 him, "I have had a dream, and no one can explain it. I have been told that you can interpret dreams." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"I've had a dream," Pharaoh told Joseph, "but nobody can interpret it. I've heard that you can interpret dreams."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to Joseph, ?I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. But I have heard about you, that you can interpret dreams."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I had a dream, but there is no one who can interpret it. I have heard it said about you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it."<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, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard it said of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.<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, “I have dreamed a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. I have heard it said of you, that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.” <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, “I have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it, and I have heard concerning you, saying, You understand a dream to interpret it,”<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, 'A dream I have dreamed, and there is no interpreter of it, and I -- I have heard concerning thee, saying, Thou understandest a dream to interpret it,'<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, I dreamed a dream, and there is none interpreting it, and I heard concerning thee, saying, Thou wilt hear a dream to interpret it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said to him: I have dreamed dreams, and there is no one that can expound them: Now I have heard that thou art very wise at interpreting them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said to him, “I have seen dreams, and there is no one who can unfold them. I have heard that you are very wise at interpreting these.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh then said to Joseph: “I had a dream but there was no one to interpret it. But I hear it said of you, ‘If he hears a dream he can interpret it.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have had a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Pharaoh said to Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it; and I have heard concerning you, that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.<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, “I have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpretation for it, and I have heard about you, that you can hear a dream and interpret it.”<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: 'I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it; and I have heard say of thee, that when thou hearest a dream thou canst interpret it.'<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, I have seen a vision, and there is no one to interpret it; but I have heard say concerning thee that thou didst hear dreams and interpret them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/41-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10398" 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 Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14</span>So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. <span class="reftext">15</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.">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/2472.htm" title="2472: ḥă·lō·wm (N-ms) -- A dream. Or chalom; from chalam; a dream.">“I had a dream,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2492.htm" title="2492: ḥā·lam·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To bind firmly, to be, plump, to dream. A primitive root; properly, to bind firmly, i.e. to be plump; also to dream."></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.">and no</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6622.htm" title="6622: ū·p̄ō·ṯêr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To interpret. A primitive root; to open up, i.e. interpret.">one can interpret it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">But I</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">have heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">it said</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">of you</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: tiš·ma‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">that when you hear</a> <a href="/hebrew/2472.htm" title="2472: ḥă·lō·wm (N-ms) -- A dream. Or chalom; from chalam; a dream.">a dream</a> <a href="/hebrew/6622.htm" title="6622: lip̄·tōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To interpret. A primitive root; to open up, i.e. interpret.">you can interpret it.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>“I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.”…<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/2-26.htm">Daniel 2:26-28</a></span><br />The king responded to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, “Are you able to tell me what I saw in the dream, as well as its interpretation?” / Daniel answered the king, “No wise man, enchanter, medium, or magician can explain to the king the mystery of which he inquires. / But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-18.htm">Daniel 4:18</a></span><br />This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can interpret it for me. But you are able, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”<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="/daniel/5-12.htm">Daniel 5:12</a></span><br />did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”<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="/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="/daniel/1-17.htm">Daniel 1:17</a></span><br />To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">1 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">Daniel 2:19-23</a></span><br />During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven / and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-12.htm">Matthew 2:12-13</a></span><br />And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route. / When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/33-15.htm">Job 33:15-16</a></span><br />In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds, / He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/12-6.htm">Numbers 12:6</a></span><br />He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17</a></span><br />‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28</a></span><br />And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20</a></span><br />But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.</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, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of you, that you can understand a dream to interpret it.</p><p class="hdg">I have heard.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Genesis 41:9-13</a></b></br> Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Psalm 25:14</a></b></br> The secret of the LORD <i>is</i> with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/5-12.htm">Daniel 5:12,16</a></b></br> Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/41-8.htm">Able</a> <a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Dream</a> <a href="/genesis/41-11.htm">Dreamed</a> <a href="/genesis/37-10.htm">Dreamt</a> <a href="/genesis/41-7.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/genesis/37-6.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/genesis/39-19.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/john/11-42.htm">Hearest</a> <a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Interpret</a> <a href="/genesis/40-8.htm">Interpreter</a> <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/genesis/11-7.htm">Understand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/41-24.htm">Able</a> <a href="/genesis/41-17.htm">Dream</a> <a href="/genesis/42-9.htm">Dreamed</a> <a href="/genesis/42-9.htm">Dreamt</a> <a href="/genesis/41-22.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/genesis/42-21.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/genesis/42-2.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/13-12.htm">Hearest</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-9.htm">Interpret</a> <a href="/genesis/42-23.htm">Interpreter</a> <a href="/genesis/41-16.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/41-16.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/41-25.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/genesis/42-23.htm">Understand</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'; 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His interaction with Joseph, a Hebrew slave, highlights the divine orchestration of events. Joseph's rise from prisoner to advisor is a testament to God's providence and foreshadows the elevation of Christ from humble beginnings to King of Kings.<p><b>I had a dream</b><br>Dreams in the ancient Near East were often considered messages from the divine. Pharaoh's dream, given its significance, underscores the belief that God communicates important revelations through dreams. This sets the stage for Joseph's God-given ability to interpret dreams, a gift that parallels the prophetic insights given to biblical figures like Daniel.<p><b>and no one can interpret it</b><br>The inability of Pharaoh's magicians and wise men to interpret the dream highlights the limitations of human wisdom and the futility of relying on pagan practices. This scenario emphasizes the supremacy of divine wisdom over human understanding, a theme echoed in the wisdom literature of the Bible, such as Proverbs.<p><b>But I have heard it said of you</b><br>Joseph's reputation as an interpreter of dreams precedes him, illustrating how God prepares and positions His servants for His purposes. This reflects the biblical principle that God equips those He calls, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like Moses and David.<p><b>that when you hear a dream you can interpret it</b><br>Joseph's ability to interpret dreams is a direct result of God's Spirit working within him. This gift not only serves to save Egypt from famine but also points to the greater reality of Christ, who reveals the mysteries of God and provides ultimate salvation. Joseph's role as an interpreter prefigures Christ's role as the ultimate revealer of God's will and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt, considered a god by his people, who is troubled by dreams that none of his wise men can interpret.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>A Hebrew man who was sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to prominence in Potiphar's house, and was later imprisoned. Known for his ability to interpret dreams through God's guidance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The powerful ancient kingdom where Joseph finds himself after being sold into slavery. It serves as the backdrop for this pivotal moment in Joseph's life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/dreams.htm">Dreams</a></b><br>The medium through which God communicates His plans and purposes in this account, highlighting the divine orchestration of events.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/interpretation.htm">Interpretation</a></b><br>The act of explaining the meaning of dreams, which in this context, is a gift from God that Joseph possesses.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_circumstances.htm">God's Sovereignty in Circumstances</a></b><br>Joseph's journey from slavery to the palace demonstrates God's control over all situations, using even adverse circumstances for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>Joseph's consistent faithfulness, whether in Potiphar's house or in prison, prepares him for greater responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_wisdom_and_revelation.htm">Divine Wisdom and Revelation</a></b><br>Joseph's ability to interpret dreams is a reminder that true wisdom and understanding come from God, not human ability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a></b><br>Joseph's rise to power occurs at the perfect time, illustrating that God's timing is always perfect, even when it seems delayed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_through_gifts.htm">Witnessing through Gifts</a></b><br>Joseph's use of his God-given gift to interpret dreams serves as a testimony to Pharaoh and the Egyptian court about the power and reality of the God of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/forgive_debtors.htm">Does Genesis depict Joseph's actions as socialist?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_zaphenath-paneah_mean.htm">What does Zaphenath-Paneah mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_egypt's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What role did Egyptians play in biblical narratives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_being_one_with_christ_mean.htm">What does Zaphenath-Paneah mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/41.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it</span> (literally, <span class="accented">and interpreting it there is no</span> one): <span class="cmt_word">and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it</span> - literally, <span class="accented">I have heard of thee, saying, thou hearest a dream to interpret it</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-15.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">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">“I had a dream,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲל֣וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2472.htm">Strong's 2472: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dream</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and no</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣ין</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">one can interpret it.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפֹתֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ō·ṯêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6622.htm">Strong's 6622: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open up, interpret</span><br /><br /><span class="word">But I</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲנִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have received word</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֤עְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma‘·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about you</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלֶ֙יךָ֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that when you hear</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּשְׁמַ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(tiš·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a dream</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲל֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2472.htm">Strong's 2472: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dream</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you can interpret it.”</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְתֹּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·tōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6622.htm">Strong's 6622: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open up, interpret</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/41-15.htm">Genesis 41:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/41-15.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:15 Pharaoh said to Joseph I have dreamed (Gen. 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