and delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

'DELIVERED HIM OUT OF ALL HIS AFFLICTIONS'-From all the troubles afflicted by his brothers and Potiphar's wife. The evil plans of men cannot frustrate God's purpose.

'AND WISDOM'-Particularly the ability to interpret dreams. But also such wisdom was manifested in his administration policies in view of the coming famine. (Genesis Chapter 41)

'MADE HIM GOVERNOR OVER EGYPT'-Notice how. "pagan" saw value in Joseph that his brothers were blind to. In much the same way many Gentiles would see the value of Jesus Christ, even though He had been rejected by the religious leaders of the nation.

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