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it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a> And the dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter is confirmed by God, and God will quickly bring it about. <a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter is determined by God, and God will quickly bring it about. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter is determined by God, and God will quickly bring it about. <a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter is confirmed by God, and God will quickly bring it about. <a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a> That the dream was repeated twice to Pharaoh [and in two different ways] indicates that this matter is fully determined and established by God, and God will bring it to pass very quickly. <a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Since the dream was given twice to Pharaoh, it means that the matter has been determined by God, and he will carry it out soon. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Since the dream was given twice to Pharaoh, it means that the matter has been determined by God, and He will carry it out soon.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/41.htm">American Standard Version</a> And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh, it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. <a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God has given you two dreams to let you know that he has definitely decided to do this and that he will do it soon. <a href="/erv/genesis/41.htm">English Revised Version</a> And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. <a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The reason Pharaoh has had a recurring dream is because the matter has been definitely decided by God, and he will do it very soon. <a href="/gnt/genesis/41.htm">Good News Translation</a> The repetition of your dream means that the matter is fixed by God and that he will make it happen in the near future. <a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Now since Pharaoh had that dream twice, it means that this event has been scheduled by God, and God will bring it to pass very soon. <a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Moreover, because the dream was given to Pharaoh in two versions, the matter has been decreed by God, and He will carry it out shortly. <a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a> The dream was repeated to Pharaoh because the matter has been decreed by God, and God will make it happen soon. <a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now the dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice because the matter has been fixed by God, and God will carry it out soon. <a href="/wbt/genesis/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And for that the dream was doubled to Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. <a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a> The dream was doubled to Pharaoh, because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And because of the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, surely the thing is established by God, and God is hurrying to do it. <a href="/ylt/genesis/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And because of the repeating of the dream unto Pharaoh twice, surely the thing is established by God, and God is hastening to do it. <a href="/slt/genesis/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And because of the repeating of Pharaoh's dream twice, that the word was prepared from God; and God is hastening to do it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And for that thou didst see the second time a dream pertaining to the same thing: it is a token of the certainty, and that the word of God cometh to pass, and is fulfilled speedily. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now, as to what you saw the second time, it is a dream pertaining to the same thing. It is an indication of its firmness, because the word of God shall be done, and it shall be completed swiftly. <a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a> That Pharaoh had the same dream twice means that the matter has been confirmed by God and that God will soon bring it about. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the doubling of Pharaoh’s dream means that the thing is fixed by God, and God will shortly bring it about.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And as for that the dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is already prepared by God, and God will hasten to bring it to pass. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And because the dream was repeated to Pharaoh two times, the response is prepared from before God, and God hastens to do it.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. <a href="/sep/genesis/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And concerning the repetition of the dream to Pharao twice, it is because the saying which is from God shall be true, and God will hasten to accomplish it. <a href="/parallel/genesis/41-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10536" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams</a> …31The abundance in the land will not be remembered, since the famine that follows it will be so severe. 32<a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">Moreover,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/2472.htm" title="2472: ha·ḥă·lō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- A dream. Or chalom; from chalam; a dream.">the dream</a> <a href="/hebrew/6471.htm" title="6471: pa·‘ă·mā·yim (N-fd) -- A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence. Or pa;amah; from pa'am; a stroke, literally or figuratively.">was given</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/8138.htm" title="8138: hiš·šā·nō·wṯ (V-Nifal-Inf) -- To repeat, do again. A primitive root; to fold, i.e. Duplicate; by implication, to transmute.">in two versions,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the matter</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: nā·ḵō·wn (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">has been decreed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: mê·‘im (Prep-m) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">by</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">and He</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·ṯōw (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">will carry it out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: ū·mə·ma·hêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">shortly.</a> 33Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/2-45.htm">Daniel 2:45</a> And just as you saw a stone being cut out of the mountain without human hands, and it shattered the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold, so the great God has told the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its interpretation is trustworthy.” <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a> I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ <a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a> Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. <a href="/job/33-14.htm">Job 33:14-15</a> For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices. / In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds, <a href="/matthew/18-16.htm">Matthew 18:16</a> But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">2 Corinthians 13:1</a> This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” <a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Hebrews 6:17-18</a> So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. / Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. <a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14</a> To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation. <a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a> The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/psalms/62-11.htm">Psalm 62:11</a> God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God, <a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9</a> For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. <a href="/jeremiah/44-29.htm">Jeremiah 44:29-30</a> This will be a sign to you that I will punish you in this place, declares the LORD, so that you may know that My threats of harm against you will surely stand. / This is what the LORD says: Behold, I will deliver Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hands of his enemies who seek his life, just as I delivered Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the enemy who was seeking his life.” <a href="/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25</a> because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And for that the dream was doubled to Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.doubled.<a href="/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7,9</a> For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf… <a href="/job/33-14.htm">Job 33:14,15</a> For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not… <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">2 Corinthians 13:1</a> This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.it is because.<a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?<a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24-27</a> The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: … <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10,11</a> Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: … established by.<a href="/isaiah/30-33.htm">Isaiah 30:33</a> For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it.<a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34,41</a> Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: … <a href="/mark/10-40.htm">Mark 10:40</a> But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/30-6.htm">Decided</a> <a href="/genesis/6-13.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/revelation/18-6.htm">Double</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-14.htm">Doubled</a> <a href="/genesis/41-26.htm">Dream</a> <a href="/genesis/26-3.htm">Established</a> <a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/genesis/31-25.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/revelation/9-7.htm">Forms</a> <a href="/genesis/19-22.htm">Hasten</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">Hastening</a> <a href="/genesis/37-11.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/genesis/40-18.htm">Means</a> <a href="/genesis/41-28.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/41-25.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/41-31.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-6.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-1.htm">Repeating</a> <a href="/matthew/6-7.htm">Repetition</a> <a href="/revelation/22-6.htm">Shortly</a> <a href="/genesis/40-10.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/genesis/27-36.htm">Twice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/18-26.htm">Decided</a> <a href="/joshua/17-12.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/genesis/43-12.htm">Double</a> <a href="/exodus/26-9.htm">Doubled</a> <a href="/numbers/12-6.htm">Dream</a> <a href="/genesis/42-20.htm">Established</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-35.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/genesis/47-22.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-30.htm">Forms</a> <a href="/genesis/44-11.htm">Hasten</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Hastening</a> <a href="/exodus/2-14.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/exodus/5-8.htm">Means</a> <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/41-35.htm">Pharaoh's</a> <a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/47-13.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Repeating</a> <a href="/matthew/6-7.htm">Repetition</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-9.htm">Shortly</a> <a href="/genesis/42-7.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/genesis/43-10.htm">Twice</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 41</div>1. <a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh has two dreams.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Joseph interprets them.</a> 33. <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.</a> 46. <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">The seven years of plenty.</a> 50. <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">He begets children.</a> 53. <a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">The famine begins.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Pharaoh, as the ruler of Egypt, was seen as a god-like figure, yet he required interpretation from Joseph, a Hebrew slave, highlighting God's sovereignty over all nations and rulers. The repetition of the dream in two forms underscores its certainty and importance. This mirrors the biblical principle found in <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>, where two or three witnesses establish a matter, emphasizing the reliability and divine origin of the message.the matter has been decreed by God This phrase indicates divine sovereignty and the fulfillment of God's will. In the biblical narrative, God's decrees are unchangeable and certain, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a>, where God declares the end from the beginning. The decree here is not just a prediction but a divine plan that will unfold in history. This reflects the biblical theme of God's control over the affairs of nations, as seen in <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>, where God changes times and seasons and deposes kings.and He will carry it out shortly The immediacy of God's action is emphasized, suggesting that the events foretold are imminent. This urgency is a common biblical motif, where God's plans unfold according to His perfect timing, as seen in <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3</a>, where the vision awaits its appointed time. The phrase also foreshadows the rapid rise of Joseph to power, a type of Christ, who, like Joseph, was exalted to a position of authority to bring salvation. This reflects the New Testament theme of the Kingdom of God being at hand, as proclaimed by Jesus in <a href="/mark/1-15.htm">Mark 1:15</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt who receives two dreams that trouble him, prompting him to seek an interpretation. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> A Hebrew man who is called upon to interpret Pharaoh's dreams, having been endowed by God with the ability to interpret dreams. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The setting of the account, a powerful ancient civilization where Joseph rises to prominence. 4. <a href="/topical/d/dreams.htm">Dreams</a> Two dreams given to Pharaoh, symbolizing seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_decree.htm">God's Decree</a> The divine decision that the events foretold in the dreams will happen soon, emphasizing God's sovereignty and control over future events.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> God's control over history is evident as He decrees events and ensures their fulfillment. <a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_god's_word.htm">The Certainty of God's Word</a> The repetition of the dream underscores the certainty and imminence of God's plans, encouraging trust in His promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_divine_revelation.htm">The Role of Divine Revelation</a> God uses dreams and visions to communicate His will, demonstrating His desire to guide and inform His people. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_and_wisdom.htm">Preparation and Wisdom</a> Joseph's interpretation leads to practical steps for preparation, teaching the importance of wisdom and foresight in responding to God's revelations. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Joseph's rise from prison to power illustrates God's faithfulness and the rewards of remaining steadfast in difficult circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_dreams.htm">What does the Bible say about interpreting dreams?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_premonitions.htm">What does the Bible say about premonitions?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_ask_peter_3_times.htm">John 21:15–17 – Why does Jesus repeat his question to Peter three times, and does this contradict or overlap inconsistently with Peter’s declarations in earlier chapters? </a> <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> <a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Moreover, on וְעַ֨ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the basis of כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the dream הַחֲל֛וֹם (ha·ḥă·lō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2472.htm">Strong's 2472: </a> A dream being given פַּעֲמָ֑יִם (pa·‘ă·mā·yim) Noun - fd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6471.htm">Strong's 6471: </a> A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Pharaoh פַּרְעֹ֖ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings in two versions, הִשָּׁנ֧וֹת (hiš·šā·nō·wṯ) Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8138.htm">Strong's 8138: </a> To fold, duplicate, to transmute the matter הַדָּבָר֙ (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause has been decreed נָכ֤וֹן (nā·ḵō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> To be erect by מֵעִ֣ם (mê·‘im) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with God, הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and He הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will carry it out לַעֲשֹׂתֽוֹ׃ (la·‘ă·śō·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make shortly. וּמְמַהֵ֥ר (ū·mə·ma·hêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/41-32.htm">Genesis 41:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/41-32.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:32 The dream was doubled to Pharaoh because (Gen. 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