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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/41.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So Pharaoh asked them, &#8220Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/41.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the spirit of God?”<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 his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”<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 his servants, Can we find <i>such a one</i> as this <i>is</i>, a man in whom the Spirit of God <i>is</i>?<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 his servants, “Can we find <i>such a one</i> as this, a man in whom <i>is</i> the Spirit of God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom there is a divine spirit?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to his servants, &#8220Can we find a man like this, in whom is a divine spirit?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is a divine spirit?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is a divine spirit?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this [a man equal to Joseph], in whom is the divine spirit [of God]?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he said to them, “Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God’s spirit in him? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh said to his servants, &#8220Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God&#8217s spirit in him?&#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 his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So the king said to them, "Who could possibly handle this better than Joseph? After all, the Spirit of God is with him." <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 his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Pharaoh asked his servants, "Can we find anyone like this-a man who has God's Spirit in him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/41.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and he said to them, "We will never find a better man than Joseph, a man who has God's spirit in him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />so Pharaoh asked his servants, "Can we find anyone else like this—someone in whom the Spirit of God lives? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Pharaoh asked them, ?Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Pharaoh asked his officials, "Can we find a man like Joseph, one in whom the Spirit of God is present?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?"<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 his servants, Can we find such a man as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?” <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 his servants, “Do we find like this, a man in whom the Spirit of God [is]?”<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 his servants, 'Do we find like this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?'<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 his servants, Shall we find such as this man which has the spirit of God in him?<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 them: Can we find such another man, that is full of the spirit of God? <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 them, “Would we be able to find another such man, who is full of the Spirit of God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Could we find another like him,” Pharaoh asked his servants, “a man so endowed with the spirit of God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find anyone else like this—one in whom is the spirit of God?”<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 his servants, Can we find such a man as this, in whom the Spirit of God is?<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 his Servants, “Is there found one like this man in whom is the Spirit of God?”<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 his servants: 'Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?'<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 all his servants, Shall we find such a man as this, who has the Spirit of God in him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/41-38.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=10585" 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">37</span>This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials. <span class="reftext">38</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.">So 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.">asked</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: hă·nim·ṣā (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To attain to, find. ">“Can we find</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: ḵā·zeh (Prep-k:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">anyone like this</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">in whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·aḥ (N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">the Spirit</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">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/bōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">abides?”</a> </span><span class="reftext">39</span>Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as 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/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="/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="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18</a></span><br />And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him.<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_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.<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="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10-12</a></span><br />But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. / For who among men knows the thoughts of man except his own spirit within him? So too, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. / We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a></span><br />how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a></span><br />You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7-11</a></span><br />Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. / To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, / to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, ...<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="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Ephesians 5:18</a></span><br />Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9</a></span><br />For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.</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 his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?</p><p class="hdg">in whom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom <i>is</i> the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/32-8.htm">Job 32:8</a></b></br> But <i>there is</i> a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/4-6.htm">Daniel 4:6,8,18</a></b></br> Therefore made I a decree to bring in all the wise <i>men</i> of Babylon before me, that they might make known unto me the interpretation of the dream… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">Divine</a> <a href="/genesis/38-23.htm">Find</a> <a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/41-8.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/43-18.htm">Bondmen</a> <a href="/genesis/44-15.htm">Divine</a> <a href="/genesis/44-15.htm">Find</a> <a href="/genesis/41-39.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/42-10.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/genesis/45-27.htm">Spirit</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 /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>So Pharaoh asked them</b><br>Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, is depicted as a powerful figure whose decisions impact the entire nation. In the context of <a href="/genesis/41.htm">Genesis 41</a>, Pharaoh has experienced troubling dreams that none of his magicians or wise men can interpret. This sets the stage for Joseph, who has been imprisoned, to be brought before Pharaoh. The act of Pharaoh asking his officials highlights the desperation and urgency of the situation. It also underscores the divine orchestration at play, as God uses this moment to elevate Joseph. Historically, Egyptian Pharaohs were considered divine or semi-divine, making Pharaoh's acknowledgment of Joseph's unique abilities significant.<p><b>“Can we find anyone like this man</b><br>Joseph stands out among all the wise men and magicians of Egypt due to his God-given ability to interpret dreams. This phrase emphasizes Joseph's uniqueness and the divine favor upon him. It also reflects the fulfillment of Joseph's earlier dreams, where he saw himself in a position of authority. The rhetorical question posed by Pharaoh suggests that Joseph's qualities are unparalleled, setting the stage for his rise to power. This moment foreshadows the way God often uses unlikely individuals to fulfill His purposes, a theme seen throughout Scripture.<p><b>in whom the Spirit of God abides?”</b><br>This phrase is significant as it marks one of the earliest mentions of the Spirit of God in a person in the Bible. Pharaoh, a pagan ruler, recognizes the divine presence in Joseph, which is a testament to Joseph's character and the evident work of God in his life. The Spirit of God is often associated with wisdom, understanding, and leadership throughout the Bible, as seen in figures like Moses, David, and ultimately Jesus Christ. This acknowledgment by Pharaoh can be seen as a type of Christ, where Jesus is recognized as having the fullness of the Spirit. It also points to the broader biblical theme of God's Spirit empowering individuals to accomplish His will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt, who recognizes the divine wisdom in Joseph.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>A Hebrew man who, through God's guidance, interprets Pharaoh's dreams and is recognized for having the Spirit of God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The setting of this account, where Joseph rises to power after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_spirit_of_god.htm">The Spirit of God</a></b><br>The divine presence and wisdom that Pharaoh acknowledges in Joseph, leading to Joseph's elevation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_god's_spirit.htm">Recognition of God's Spirit</a></b><br>Even those outside the faith, like Pharaoh, can recognize the work of God's Spirit in a believer's life. This calls us to live in such a way that God's presence is evident to all.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>Joseph's rise to power demonstrates God's control over human affairs. Believers can trust that God places people in positions of influence for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_from_god.htm">Wisdom from God</a></b><br>True wisdom and understanding come from God. Like Joseph, we should seek God's guidance in all situations, trusting that He will provide the insight we need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Joseph's journey shows that faithfulness in difficult times can lead to greater opportunities to serve God and others. We are encouraged to remain steadfast in our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_by_the_holy_spirit.htm">Empowerment by the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The Spirit of God empowers believers for service and witness. We should seek to be filled with the Spirit, allowing Him to work through us for God's glory.<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/could_large_silver_returns_go_unnoticed.htm">(Genesis 43:12) How plausible is it that large amounts of silver were secretly returned without raising alarms among Egyptian authorities or the local population? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_quickly_in_egypt.htm">How do we reconcile Joseph’s rapid political ascent with known Egyptian social and dynastic structures (Genesis 45)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_pharaoh_trust_an_ex-prisoner_fully.htm">Genesis 41:39–40: Is it plausible that Pharaoh would entrust total authority over Egypt to someone just released from prison based solely on dream interpretation? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/41.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) <span class= "bld">In whom the Spirit of God is.</span>--Joseph from the first declared that he neither claimed for himself, nor possessed any art of divination, but that "Elohim would answer (that which would be for) the peace of Pharaoh" (<a href="/genesis/41-16.htm" title="And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.">Genesis 41:16</a>). And not only does Pharaoh now recognise the truth of Joseph's words, but sees also in him the instrument by which Elohim had spoken. But besides the interpretation of the dreams, Joseph had given the king wise and prudent advice, and he justly felt that one so gifted by God, and so intelligent in counsel, was the person best fitted to carry Egypt through the years of trouble in store for her.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-38.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">So Pharaoh</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּרְעֹ֖ה</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">asked</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אמֶר</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">[them],</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבָדָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Can we find</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲנִמְצָ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(hă·nim·ṣā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anyone like this</span><br /><span class="heb">כָזֶ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḵā·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֕ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">בּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">whom</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Spirit</span><br /><span class="heb">ר֥וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God [abides]?”</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֖ים</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/41-38.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:38 Pharaoh said to his servants Can we (Gen. 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