Gênesis 41:37-44 NVIPT

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:38

In whom the Spirit of God is? - אלהים רוח ruach Elohim , the identical words used Genesis 1:2 ; and certainly to be understood here as in the preceding place. If the Egyptians were idolaters, they acknowledged Joseph's God; and it is not to be supposed that they only became acquainted with him on this occasion. The knowledge of the true God was in Egypt long before; but it is very likely that though they acknowledged his influence with respect to Joseph, as they saw most clearly that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:40

According unto thy word shall all my people be ruled - Literally, At thy mouth shall all my people kiss. In the eastern countries it is customary to kiss any thing that comes from a superior, and this is done by way of testifying respect and submission. In this sense the words in the text are to be understood: All the people shall pay the profoundest respect and obedience to all thy orders and commands. Only in the throne will I be greater than thou - This, in one word, is a perfect... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:42

And Pharaoh took off his ring - and put it upon Joseph's hand - In this ring was probably set the king's signet, by which the royal instruments were sealed; and thus Joseph was constituted what we would call Lord Chancellor, or Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal. Vestures of fine linen - שש shesh . Whether this means linen or cotton is not known. It seems to have been a term by which both were denominated; or it may be some other substance or cloth with which we are unacquainted. If the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:43

He made him to ride in the second chariot - That which usually followed the king's chariot in public ceremonies. Bow the knee - אברך abrech , which we translate bow the knee, and which we might as well translate any thing else, is probably an Egyptian word, the signification of which is utterly unknown. If we could suppose it to be a Hebrew word, it might be considered as compounded of אב ab , father, and רך rach , tender; for Joseph might be denominated a father, because of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:44

I am Pharaoh - The same as if he had said, I am the king; for Pharaoh was the common title of the sovereigns of Egypt. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:38

Verse 38 38.Can we find such a one as this? We see that necessity is an excellent teacher. If prefects or judges are to be created, some one is advanced to the honor because he is a favorite, without consideration of his desert; whence it happens that they who are most unworthy frequently creep into office. And although we see political order disturbed and mankind involved in many inconveniences, because they who are least suitable, rashly push themselves, by wicked contrivances, into affairs... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:40

Verse 40 40.Thou shalt be over my house. Not only is Joseph made governor of Egypt, but is adorned also with the insignia of royalty, that all may reverence him, and may obey his command. The royal signet is put upon his finger for the confirmation of decrees. He is clothed in robes of fine linen, which were then a luxury, and were not to be had at any common price. He is placed in the most honorable chariot. (159) It may, however, be asked, whether it was lawful for the holy man to appear with... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 41:1-45

Joseph before Pharaoh, or from the prison to the throne. I. THE DREAMS OF THE MONARCH . 1. His midnight visions . Two full years have expired since the memorable birthday of Pharaoh which sent the baker to ignominious execution, but restored the butler to the favor of his royal master. Slumbering upon his bed, the king of Egypt seems to stand among the tall grass upon the banks of the Nile. First seven well-formed and full-fleshed heifers appear to climb up one after the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 41:1-57

The tried man is now made ready by long experience for his position of responsibility and honor. He is thirty years old. He can commence his public ministry for the people of God and the world. Pharaoh's dreams, the kine and the ears of corn, like those of the butler and baker, have their natural element in them; but apart from the Spirit of God Joseph would not have dared to give them such an interpretation. Even had his intelligence penetrated the secret, he would not have ventured on a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 41:37-38

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 , Daniel 4:18 ; Daniel 5:11 , Daniel 5:14 ; Daniel 6:3 ). read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:38

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:40

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:42

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:43

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:44

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:38

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:40

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 41:1-45

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 41:1-57

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 41:37-38

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