Genesis 41:33 BSB — MannaFest

Genesis 41:33

Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.

BSB

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ASV

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

KJV

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

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Commentary

2 voices

Ephrem the Syrian

COMMENTARY ON GENESIS 35:5 (373)

When Joseph said, "Let Pharaoh select a man," he spoke about himself. Joseph, out of modesty, did not say it openly in his own name, but he would not give it to another, for he knew that no one else would be able to make …

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The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Adam Clarke

1762–1832

Commentary on the Bible (1832)

A man discreet and wise - As it is impossible that Joseph could have foreseen his own elevation, consequently he gave this advice without any reference to himself. The counsel therefore was either immediately inspired by God, or was dictated by policy, prudence, and sound sense.

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Original language & word study

10 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
וְעַתָּה֙	ve.'a.Tah	and therefore	H6258 →
יֵרֶ֣א	ye.Re'	let him see	H7200 →
פַרְעֹ֔ה	far.'Oh	Pharaoh	H6547 →
אִ֖ישׁ	'ish	a man	H376 →
נָב֣וֹן	na.Von	discerning	H995 →
וְחָכָ֑ם	ve.cha.Kham	and wise	H2450 →
וִישִׁיתֵ֖הוּ	vi.shi.Te.hu	and let him set him	H7896 →
עַל־	'al-	over	H5921 →
אֶ֥רֶץ	'E.retz	[the] land of	H776 →
מִצְרָֽיִם׃	mitz.Ra.yim	Egypt	H4714 →

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Where the connections lead

Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
Acts 6:3
Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them
leads to
- 1 Timothy 3:7–15
  Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
- James 3:17–18
  But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
- Deuteronomy 1:13
  Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”
Through
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, may my advice be pleasing to you, O king. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed. Perhaps there will be…
leads to
- Isaiah 55:6–7
  Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
- Jonah 3:9
  Who knows? God may turn and relent; He may turn from His fierce anger, so that we will not perish.”
- Acts 8:22
  Repent, therefore, of your wickedness, and pray to the Lord. Perhaps He will forgive you for the intent of your heart.
- Ezekiel 18:27–32
  But if a wicked man turns from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he will save his life.
Through
Deuteronomy 1:13
Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”
leads to
- Exodus 18:21
  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.

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Where the connections lead

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The walk

Related verses

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About Genesis