The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 41:14-16
Genesis 41:14-16Then Pharaoh sent and called JosephJoseph summoned into Pharaoh’s presenceI.HIS LONG WAITING FOR NOTICE AND DELIVERANCE. The religious mind will see in this the wisdom of God. 1. In regard to the education of character. 2. In its adaptation to the circumstances of the individual. 3. In its elevation above all human infirmities. II. THE MANIFEST HAND OF GOD IN IT. It was wisely ordered that Joseph should be under no obligation to Pharaoh for his deliverance. It is for his own... read more
Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 41:1-57
Genesis 41:1. Pharaoh dreamed. See on Isaiah 4:2. Whatever be the pleas of atheism and materialism against dreams of a prophetic character, it is evident enough from the gentile mythology, and from profane history, that they were fully accredited by the best and wisest of men. Cicero dreamed that while wandering in a solitary place, and much depressed in spirit, C. Marius came to him, and asked, why are you so dejected? To whom he replied, “It is because I have been unjustly driven out of... read more