GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:1 AFTER TWO WHOLE YEARS. These events take place two years after the chief cupbearer has been released from prison. Joseph is now 30 years old (see v. Genesis 41:46) and has been in Egypt for about 12 or 13 years (see Genesis 37:2). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElements... [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:8 THE MAGICIANS OF EGYPT. These were probably cultic officials who interpreted omens and signs, not illusionists who performed to entertain. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:12 A YOUNG HEBREW emphasizes that Joseph is not Egyptian. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:14 Social customs required that Joseph be SHAVED and clothed before entering Pharaoh’s presence. OUT OF THE PIT shows what it was like for Joseph to be in prison. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:15 GOD, not Joseph, will ANSWER Pharaoh’s request (see Genesis 40:8). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:17 Pharaoh’s repetition of vv. Genesis 41:1 shows the importance of the dreams. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:25 Stressing that the dreams come from God, Joseph says that the similar content of the dreams means they will be fulfilled soon. Joseph’s detailed instructions impress Pharaoh. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img;... [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:38 THE SPIRIT OF GOD. While Pharaoh undoubtedly interpreted this according to his own religious outlook, on various occasions God empowered people for special service by giving them his Spirit (see, e.g., Exodus 31:3; Judges 3:10). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsB... [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:40 Joseph is appointed to govern ALL the people of EGYPT, second only to Pharaoh himself. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:42 To show Joseph’s special status, Pharaoh gives him his royal SIGNET RING, dresses him appropriately, and provides royal transport. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:45 CALLED JOSEPH’S NAME ZAPHENATH-PANEAH. Joseph is fully integrated into the royal court when Pharaoh gives him an Egyptian name and a wife. Marrying into a prominent priestly family gives Joseph additional acceptance. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("im... [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:50 The name MANASSEH sounds like the Hebrew word for “forget,” suggesting that things have moved on for Joseph. Ironically, however, the name also reminds him of his FATHER’S household. EPHRAIM, which means “twice fruitful,” recalls the theme of being FRUITFUL (see note on... [ Continue Reading ]
GENESIS—NOTE ON GENESIS 41:54 As predicted in Pharaoh’s dreams, the seven years of plenty are followed by a FAMINE that extends well beyond Egypt. Joseph’s preparations ensure that food is available for the Egyptians and ALL THE EARTH (v. Genesis 41:57; that is, all the eastern Mediterranean region;... [ Continue Reading ]