Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile, New Living Translation So Pharaoh told Joseph his dream. “In my dream,” he said, “I was standing on the bank of the Nile River, English Standard Version Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Behold, in my dream I was standing on the banks of the Nile. Berean Standard Bible Then Pharaoh said to Joseph: “In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile, King James Bible And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river: New King James Version Then Pharaoh said to Joseph: “Behold, in my dream I stood on the bank of the river. New American Standard Bible So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “In my dream, there I was, standing on the bank of the Nile; NASB 1995 So Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, “In my dream, behold, I was standing on the bank of the Nile; NASB 1977 So Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, “In my dream, behold, I was standing on the bank of the Nile; Legacy Standard Bible So Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, “In my dream, behold, I was standing on the bank of the Nile; Amplified Bible So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “In my dream, I was standing on the bank of the Nile; Christian Standard Bible So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile, Holman Christian Standard Bible So Pharaoh said to Joseph: “In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile, American Standard Version And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the brink of the river: Contemporary English Version The king told Joseph: I dreamed I was standing on the bank of the Nile River. English Revised Version And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the brink of the river: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile. Good News Translation The king said, "I dreamed that I was standing on the bank of the Nile, International Standard Version So Pharaoh told Joseph, "In my dream, I was standing on the bank of the Nile River, NET Bible Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "In my dream I was standing by the edge of the Nile. New Heart English Bible Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "In my dream, look, I stood on the edge of the Nile. Webster's Bible Translation And Pharaoh said to Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Pharaoh said to Joseph: “In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile, World English Bible Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, “In my dream, behold, I stood on the brink of the river; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Pharaoh speaks to Joseph: “In my dream, behold, I am standing by the edge of the River, Young's Literal Translation And Pharaoh speaketh unto Joseph: 'In my dream, lo, I am standing by the edge of the River, Smith's Literal Translation And Pharaoh will say to Joseph, In my dream I stood by the lip of the river. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Pharao told what he had dreamed: Methought I stood upon the bank of the river, Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, Pharaoh explained what he had seen: “I thought myself to be standing on the bank of a river, New American Bible Then Pharaoh said to Joseph: “In my dream, I was standing on the bank of the Nile, New Revised Standard Version Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “In my dream I was standing on the banks of the Nile; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Pharaoh said to Joseph, In my dream I was standing on the bank of the river; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Pharaoh said to Yoseph, “In my dream, behold, I am standing on the edge of the river: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Pharaoh spoke unto Joseph: 'In my dream, behold, I stood upon the brink of the river. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Pharao spoke to Joseph, saying, In my dream methought I stood by the bank of the river; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams…16“I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.” 17Then Pharaoh said to Joseph: “In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile, 18when seven cows, well-fed and sleek, came up from the river and began to graze among the reeds.… Cross References Genesis 37:5-10 Then Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more. / He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: / We were binding sheaves of grain in the field, and suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to mine.” ... Daniel 2:1-3 In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams that troubled his spirit, and sleep escaped him. / So the king gave orders to summon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and astrologers to explain his dreams. When they came and stood before the king, / he said to them, “I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to understand it.” Daniel 4:5-9 I had a dream, and it frightened me; while I was in my bed, the images and visions in my mind alarmed me. / So I issued a decree that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me. / When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me. ... Acts 7:9-10 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / 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. Psalm 105:19-22 until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. / The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, ... 1 Kings 3:5 One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” Job 33:14-16 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, / He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings Matthew 2:12-13 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.” Acts 2:17 ‘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. Joel 2:28 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. Daniel 2:27-28 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: Daniel 5:12 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.” 1 Corinthians 12:10 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. Numbers 12:6 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. Matthew 1:20 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. Treasury of Scripture And Pharaoh said to Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood on the bank of the river: Jump to Previous Bank Banks Brink Dream Edge Joseph Nile Pharaoh River Side Speaketh Standing StoodJump to Next Bank Banks Brink Dream Edge Joseph Nile Pharaoh River Side Speaketh Standing StoodGenesis 41 1. Pharaoh has two dreams.9. Joseph interprets them. 33. He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married. 46. The seven years of plenty. 50. He begets children. 53. The famine begins. Then Pharaoh said to Joseph: Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, is a central figure in this narrative. His interaction with Joseph marks a pivotal moment in Joseph's life and the history of Israel. Pharaoh's willingness to seek Joseph's interpretation of his dream highlights the desperation and urgency of the situation, as well as the limitations of his own magicians and wise men. This moment foreshadows Joseph's rise to power and the fulfillment of God's plan for him. It also reflects the cultural practice of consulting wise men or interpreters for dreams, which were considered significant in ancient Egypt. In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile: Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt, considered a god by his people, who had a troubling dream that needed interpretation. 2. Joseph A Hebrew man, sold into slavery by his brothers, who rose to prominence in Egypt due to his God-given ability to interpret dreams. 3. The Nile The great river of Egypt, a source of life and sustenance for the nation, often associated with fertility and prosperity. 4. Pharaoh's Dream A divine message conveyed through a dream, which was beyond the understanding of Pharaoh and his magicians, requiring Joseph's interpretation. 5. Egypt The setting of this account, a powerful and influential kingdom in the ancient world. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in DreamsGod uses dreams to communicate His plans and purposes, demonstrating His control over nations and leaders. Faithfulness in Adversity Joseph's life exemplifies steadfast faith and integrity, even in difficult circumstances, leading to God's favor and blessing. Divine Timing and Preparation Joseph's journey from slavery to leadership illustrates God's perfect timing and preparation for His purposes. The Role of Humility and Service Joseph's willingness to serve and interpret Pharaoh's dream highlights the importance of humility and using one's gifts for God's glory. Trust in God's Plan Despite human plans and intentions, God's purposes prevail, encouraging believers to trust in His overarching plan for their lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 41:17?2. How does Pharaoh's dream in Genesis 41:17 reveal God's sovereignty over nations? 3. What can we learn about God's timing from Pharaoh's dream in Genesis 41:17? 4. How does Joseph's interpretation connect with God's promises in Genesis 12:2-3? 5. How can we seek God's wisdom when facing confusing situations like Pharaoh's dream? 6. What role does faith play in understanding God's plans, as seen in Genesis 41:17? 7. How does Genesis 41:17 reflect God's sovereignty in Joseph's life and dreams? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Genesis 41:17? 9. How does Pharaoh's dream in Genesis 41:17 relate to God's plan for Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41? 11. Who served as priests in On? 12. Does Genesis depict Joseph's actions as socialist? 13. Why would the governor of Egypt personally handle these seemingly minor food transactions without delegation (Genesis 42:6)? 14. How do we reconcile Joseph's rapid political ascent with known Egyptian social and dynastic structures (Genesis 45)? What Does Genesis 41:17 Mean then pharaoh said to joseph“Then Pharaoh said to Joseph…” (Genesis 41:17) • A turning point: the most powerful ruler on earth turns to a Hebrew prisoner for insight, echoing Genesis 41:14–16 where Joseph credits God alone with interpretation (cf. Genesis 40:8; Daniel 2:26-28). • God sovereignly elevates the faithful in His timing, just as He had promised in Genesis 37:5-11 and later fulfills in Genesis 41:38-41. in my dream “…In my dream…” (Genesis 41:17) • Scripture treats this dream as genuine revelation, not superstition, affirming Numbers 12:6 and Job 33:14-16. • God often speaks through dreams when His written word is not yet complete (Genesis 20:3; 31:24; Acts 2:17). • Pharaoh’s unrest shows that even pagans sense God-given urgency when He chooses (Genesis 41:8). i was standing “…I was standing…” (Genesis 41:17) • Standing implies alertness and responsibility; Pharaoh is positioned to see what God will unveil (Exodus 3:5; Joshua 5:15). • The verb underscores personal involvement—Pharaoh cannot escape the message, much like Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4:4-5. • Contrast Joseph’s earlier confinement (Genesis 40:3-4) with Pharaoh’s royal stance: God reaches both lowly and lofty. on the bank of the nile “…on the bank of the Nile.” (Genesis 41:17) • The Nile was Egypt’s lifeline and a national god (Exodus 7:15-17); placing Pharaoh there confronts idolatry head-on. • God reveals impending famine right where abundance is assumed, preparing for Genesis 41:29-31. • This setting foreshadows future judgment on Egypt’s river (Psalm 105:23-24; Jeremiah 46:7-8) and highlights that only the LORD—not the Nile—controls fertility and life. summary Genesis 41:17 captures the moment God draws Egypt’s king into His redemptive plan. Through a divinely sent dream set by the Nile, the Lord exposes the limits of human power and false gods, positions Joseph for leadership, and signals His sovereign care over nations. Verses 17-21. - Pharaoh then relates his dreams in substantially the same terms as those in which they have already been recited, only adding concerning the lean kine that they were (ver. 19) such as I never saw (literally, I never saw such as these) in all the land of Egypt for badness: and that (ver. 21) when they had eaten them (i.e. the good kine) up, it could not be known they had eaten them; - literally, and they (i.e. the good kine) went into the interior parts, i.e. the stomach (of the bad kine), and it was not known that they had gone into the interior parts - but they (the bad kine) were still ill-favored, as at the beginning - literally, and their appearance was bad as in the beginning, i.e. previously; and concerning the thin and blasted ears, that they were also (ver. 23) withered - צְנֻמות, from צָנַם, to be hard, meaning either barren (Gesenius), dry (Furst), or sapless (Kalisch) - a word which the LXX. and the Vulgate both omit. Onkelos explains by XXX, flowering, but not fruiting; and Dathius renders by jejunae. After which he (i.e. Pharaoh) informs Joseph that the professional interpreters attached to the Court (the chartummim, or masters of the occult sciences) could give him no idea of its meaning.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Pharaohפַּרְעֹ֖ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings said וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Joseph: יוֹסֵ֑ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites “In my dream בַּחֲלֹמִ֕י (ba·ḥă·lō·mî) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2472: A dream I was standing עֹמֵ֖ד (‘ō·mêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the bank שְׂפַ֥ת (śə·p̄aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin of the Nile, הַיְאֹֽר׃ (hay·’ōr) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2975: Nile -- a channel, a fosse, canal, shaft, the Nile, the Tigris Links Genesis 41:17 NIVGenesis 41:17 NLT Genesis 41:17 ESV Genesis 41:17 NASB Genesis 41:17 KJV Genesis 41:17 BibleApps.com Genesis 41:17 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:17 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:17 French Bible Genesis 41:17 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 41:17 Pharaoh spoke to Joseph In my dream (Gen. 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