Genesis 41:14-16 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 41:9-16

Here is, 1. The recommending of Joseph to Pharaoh for an interpreter. The chief butler did it more in compliment to Pharaoh, to oblige him, than in gratitude to Joseph, or in compassion for his case. He makes a fair confession (Gen. 41:9): ?I remember my faults this day, in forgetting Joseph.? Note, It is best to remember our duty, and to do it in its time; but, if we have neglected that, it is next best to remember our faults, and repent of them, and do our duty at last; better late than... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:14

Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph ,.... Sent messengers to him to come to him directly, ordered the captain of the guard, or keeper of prison, to loose him, and let him free, see Psalm 105:20 , and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon ; that is, out of the prison house; which, as Jarchi says, was made like a ditch or dungeon, or in which the dungeon was where Joseph was first put when he was brought to prison; though it cannot be thought that he continued there when he had so... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:15

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph ,...., Immediately, upon his being introduced to him: I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it ; that he could yet meet with; none of his magicians or wise men, who made great pretensions to skill in such matters: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it ; it had been reported to him, particularly by the chief butler, that when he heard a dream told him, he had such knowledge and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:16

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, it is not in me ,.... Which expresses his great modesty, that he did not arrogate such skill and wisdom to himself; declaring that he had no such power and abilities in and of himself, to interpret dreams; what he had was a gift of God, and wholly depended upon his influence, and the revelation he was pleased to make to him of such things: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace ; such an answer to his request in the interpretation of his dream,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:14

They brought him hastily out of the dungeon - Pharaoh was in perplexity on account of his dreams; and when he heard of Joseph, he sent immediately to get him brought before him. He shaved himself - having let his beard grow all the time he was in prison, he now trimmed it, for it is not likely that either the Egyptians or Hebrews shaved themselves in our sense of the word: the change of raiment was, no doubt, furnished out of the king's wardrobe; as Joseph, in his present circumstances,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:16

It is not in me, etc. - בלעדי biladai , without or independently of me - I am not essential to thy comfort, God himself has thee under his care. And he will send thee, or answer thee, peace; thou shalt have prosperity ( שלום shelom ) howsoever ominous thy dreams may appear. By this answer he not only conciliated the mind of the king, but led him to expect his help from that God from whom alone all comfort, protection, and prosperity, must proceed. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:14

Verse 14 14.Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph. We see in the person of a proud king, as in a glass, what necessity can effect. They whose circumstances are happy and prosperous will scarcely condescend to hear those whom they esteem true prophets, still less will they listen to strangers. Wherefore it was necessary that the obstinacy of Pharaoh should be first subdued, in order that he might send for Joseph, and accept him as his master and instructor. The same kind of preparation is also... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:15

Verse 15 15.And Pharaoh said unto Joseph. We see that Pharaoh offers himself as a disciple to Joseph, being persuaded, by the statement of the butler, that he is a prophet of God. This is, indeed, a constrained humility; but it is expressly recorded, in order that, when the opportunity of learning (157) is afforded us, we may not refuse reverently to honor the gifts of the Spirit. Now, though Joseph, in referring Pharaoh to God, seems to deny that he himself is about to interpret the dream, yet... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:16

Verse 16 16.God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace. Joseph added this from the kindly feeling of his heart; for he did not yet comprehend what the nature of the oracle would be. Therefore he could not, in his character as a prophet, promise a successful and desirable issue; but, as it was his duty sincerely to deliver what he received from the Lord, however sad and severe it might prove; so, on the other hand, this liberty presented no obstacle to his wishing a joyful issue to the king.... read more

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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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 41:9-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 41:1-45

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