Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his officials. New Living Translation Joseph’s suggestions were well received by Pharaoh and his officials. English Standard Version This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants. Berean Standard Bible This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials. King James Bible And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. New King James Version So the advice was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants. New American Standard Bible Now the proposal seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his servants. NASB 1995 Now the proposal seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his servants. NASB 1977 Now the proposal seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his servants. Legacy Standard Bible And the proposal seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his servants. Amplified Bible Now the plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all of his servants. Christian Standard Bible The proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants, Holman Christian Standard Bible The proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants. American Standard Version And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. Contemporary English Version The king and his officials liked this plan. English Revised Version And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. GOD'S WORD® Translation Pharaoh and all his servants liked the idea. Good News Translation The king and his officials approved this plan, International Standard Version What Joseph proposed pleased Pharaoh and all of his advisors, Majority Standard Bible This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials. NET Bible This advice made sense to Pharaoh and all his officials. New Heart English Bible The proposal was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. Webster's Bible Translation And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. World English Bible The thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the thing is good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants, Young's Literal Translation And the thing is good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants, Smith's Literal Translation And the word will be good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe counsel pleased Pharao and all his servants. Catholic Public Domain Version The counsel pleased Pharaoh and all his ministers. New American Bible This advice pleased Pharaoh and all his servants. New Revised Standard Version The proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the answer was excellent in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of his Servants. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the word was pleasing in the sight of Pharao, and in the sight of all his servants. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Given Charge of Egypt37This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials. 38So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”… Cross References Acts 7:10 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. Daniel 2:48 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. Proverbs 3:4 Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man. 1 Kings 3:28 When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. 1 Samuel 16:22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.” Daniel 6:3 Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Exodus 18:19-24 Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him. / Teach them the statutes and laws, and show them the way to live and the work they must do. / Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. ... 1 Kings 4:29-34 And God gave Solomon wisdom, exceedingly deep insight, and understanding beyond measure, like the sand on the seashore. / Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. / He was wiser than all men—wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite, and wiser than Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations. ... 1 Samuel 18:5 So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well. Nehemiah 2:4-8 “What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven / and answered the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city where my fathers are buried, so that I may rebuild it.” / Then the king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me, “How long will your journey take, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me, and I set a time. ... 1 Kings 10:24 The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. 1 Samuel 2:26 And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man. Luke 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. Daniel 1:19-20 And the king spoke with them, and among all the young men he found no one equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king’s service. / In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king consulted them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom. Treasury of Scripture And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. the thing. Psalm 105:19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him. Proverbs 10:20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. good. Joshua 22:30 And when Phinehas the priest, and the princes of the congregation and heads of the thousands of Israel which were with him, heard the words that the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the children of Manasseh spake, it pleased them. 2 Samuel 3:36 And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people. 1 Kings 21:2 And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. Jump to Previous Bondmen Eyes Good Officials Pharaoh Plan Proposal Seemed Servants WordJump to Next Bondmen Eyes Good Officials Pharaoh Plan Proposal Seemed Servants WordGenesis 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. This proposal The proposal refers to Joseph's interpretation of Pharaoh's dreams and his subsequent advice to store grain during the seven years of abundance to prepare for the seven years of famine. This demonstrates Joseph's wisdom and discernment, qualities that are emphasized throughout his story. His ability to interpret dreams is a gift from God, highlighting the divine favor upon him. pleased Pharaoh and all his officials Connections to Other Scripture Historical and Cultural Context Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt, who is seeking a solution to the impending famine revealed in his dreams. 2. Joseph A Hebrew man who interprets Pharaoh's dreams and proposes a plan to save Egypt from famine. 3. Egypt The setting of the events, a powerful ancient civilization facing a future crisis. 4. Pharaoh's Officials The advisors and administrators who serve Pharaoh and are involved in the decision-making process. 5. The Plan Joseph's proposal to store surplus grain during seven years of abundance to prepare for seven years of famine. Teaching Points Divine Wisdom and GuidanceJoseph's ability to interpret dreams and propose a wise plan underscores the importance of seeking God's wisdom in our decision-making processes. God's Sovereignty The events in Joseph's life, including his rise to power, illustrate God's sovereign control over circumstances, even when they seem unfavorable. Faithfulness in Adversity Joseph's journey from prison to the palace teaches us to remain faithful and trust in God's timing, even when facing trials. Influence and Leadership Joseph's influence in Egypt shows how God can use His people to impact nations and leaders when they are faithful and obedient. Preparation and Stewardship The plan to store grain during years of plenty teaches the value of preparation and wise stewardship of resources.Verses 37, 38. - And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. The advice tendered recommended itself to the-king and his ministers. And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? The Ruach Elohim, as understood by Pharaoh, meant the sagacity and intelligence of a deity (cf. Numbers 27:18; Job 32:8; Proverbs 2:6; Daniel 4:8, 18; Daniel 5:11, 14; Daniel 6:3). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew This proposalהַדָּבָ֖ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause pleased וַיִּיטַ֥ב (way·yî·ṭaḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasing Pharaoh פַרְעֹ֑ה (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every his officials. עֲבָדָֽיו׃ (‘ă·ḇā·ḏāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant Links Genesis 41:37 NIVGenesis 41:37 NLT Genesis 41:37 ESV Genesis 41:37 NASB Genesis 41:37 KJV Genesis 41:37 BibleApps.com Genesis 41:37 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:37 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:37 French Bible Genesis 41:37 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 41:37 The thing was good in the eyes (Gen. Ge Gn) |
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