Genesis 41:42-44 ESV

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 41:43

41:43 And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, {m} Bow the knee: and he made him [ruler] over all the land of Egypt.(b) Or "Abrech": a sign of honour; a word some translate, tender father or father of the king, or kneel down. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:1-57

DREAMS SENT BY GOD TO PHARAOH Joseph remained in prison two full years longer, a further time of learning in humiliation the practical lesson of self-discipline. But he was under God's eye, and at the right time God sent two dreams to Pharaoh of such a character that he was greatly stirred by them. No doubt he had had many other dreams, but these were so outstanding that he could not ignore them. In the first dream seven cows came up out of the Nile river, beautiful and well nourished, and... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:1-57

JOSEPH ’S HISTORY DISPENSATIONAL ASPECT OF JACOB’S HISTORY Following F.W. Grant in the Numerical Bible, the life of Jacob gives as its lesson the story of that discipline by which the Spirit of God brings us from weakness to power, from nature’s strength to that wholesome weakness in which alone is strength. But for this, natural strength must be crippled, which is provided for in two ways: in allowing us to realize the power of another nature (Esau) and in the direct dealing of God with our... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Genesis 41:1-57

Joseph's Elevation Gen 41:46 Joseph was about seventeen years of age when he went out, at his father's request, to make inquiry concerning the well-being of his brethren. We find from the text that he was now thirty years old. Think of thirteen years being required for the fulfilment of a dream! The Lord counteth not time as men count it. He sitteth upon the circle of eternity. He seems to be always at leisure: though doing everything, to be doing nothing. A thousand years in his sight are... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 41:41-42

When the Church is adorned in the robes of the Redeemer's righteousness, then, like Joseph, how differently clad from the former wretchedness! Psalms 45:9-11 . read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 41:43-45

Philippians 2:9-10 Zaphnath-paaneah, a revealer of secrets. And is not JESUS a revealer of secrets! Is he not at the right hand of GOD, to teach us his FATHER's will, dispensing spiritual life and food to a famished world? read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:42

His ring, the sign of power. Thus Alexander appointed Perdiccas to be his successor. (Curtius x. 5.) Assuerus gave his authority to Aman and to Mardocheus, Esther iii. and viii. --- Silk, or fine cotton; shesh (or ssoss). See byssus, Exodus xxv. 4. --- Chain, with which the president of the senate in Egypt, or the chief justice, was adorned. The three chief officers among the Chaldees wore chains, Daniel v. 7, 16. (Calmet) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:43

Second chariot. On public occasions the king was followed by an empty chariot, (2 Paralipomenon xxxv. 24,) or the chariot here spoken of, was destined for the person who was next in dignity to the king. (Calmet) --- That all, &c. Hebrew, "crying Abroc ," which Aquila explains in the same sense as the Vulgate. Others think it is an exclamation of joy, (Grotius) like huzza! (Haydock) or it may mean father of the king, or tender father, chap. xlv. 8. read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:44

Pharao, or the king. This is the preamble to the decree for the exaltation of Joseph, which subjected to him the armies and all the people of Egypt. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:33-45

33-45 Joseph gave good advice to Pharaoh. Fair warning should always be followed by good counsel. God has in his word told us of a day of trial before us, when we shall need all the grace we can have. Now, therefore, provide accordingly. Pharaoh gave Joseph an honourable testimony. He is a man in whom the spirit of God is; and such men ought to be valued. Pharaoh puts upon Joseph marks of honour. He gave him such a name as spoke the value he had for him, Zaphnath-paaneah, "a revealer of... read more

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 41:43

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:1-57

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:1-57

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Genesis 41:1-57

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 41:41-42

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 41:43-45

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:42

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:43

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:44

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:33-45

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