Genesis 41:33
“Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And that food shall be for store to the land,.... A deposit in the said cities, to be brought forth and used in a time…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 41:1-57
- Joseph Was Exalted 1. יאר ye'or, “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic. 2.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A man discreet and wise - As it is impossible that Joseph could have foreseen his own elevation, consequently he gave…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 41:33-45
Here is, I. The good advice that Joseph gave to Pharaoh, which was, 1. That in the years of plenty he should lay up for…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 41:33-36
Joseph's Counsel
33. let Pharaoh, &c. Joseph leaves the office of interpreter, and takes upon himself to give political…
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