Genesis 41

Genesis 41:1

AMP: Now it happened at the end of two full years that Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing by the Nile.

ASV: And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.

BSB: After two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream: He was standing beside the Nile,

DARBY: And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed, and behold, he stood by the river.

DRA: After two years Pharao had a dream. He thought he stood by the river,

KJV: And it came to pass at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.

Genesis 41:2

AMP: And lo, there came up out of the Nile seven [healthy] cows, sleek and handsome and fat; and they grazed in the reed grass [in a marshy pasture].

ASV: And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, well-favored and fat-fleshed; and they fed in the reed-grass.

BSB: when seven cows, sleek and well-fed, came up from the river and began to graze among the reeds.

DARBY: And behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fine-looking and fat-fleshed, and they fed in the reed-grass.

DRA: Out of which came up seven kine, very beautiful and fat: and they fed in marshy places.

KJV: And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well favoured kine and fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow.

Genesis 41:3

AMP: Then behold, seven other cows came up after them out of the Nile, ugly and gaunt and raw-boned, and stood by the fat cows on the bank of the Nile.

ASV: And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill-favored and lean-fleshed, and stood by the other kine upon the brink of the river.

BSB: After them, seven other cows, sickly and thin, came up from the Nile and stood beside the well-fed cows on the bank of the river.

DARBY: And behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, bad-looking and lean-fleshed, and stood by the kine on the bank of the river.

DRA: Other seven also came up out of the river, ill favoured, and leanfleshed: and they fed on the very bank of the river, in green places:

KJV: And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill favoured and leanfleshed; and stood by the other kine upon the brink of the river.

Genesis 41:4

AMP: Then the ugly and gaunt and raw-boned cows ate up the seven sleek and fat cows. Then Pharaoh awoke.

ASV: And the ill-favored and lean-fleshed kine did eat up the seven well-favored and fat kine. So Pharaoh awoke.

BSB: And the cows that were sickly and thin devoured the seven sleek, well-fed cows.Then Pharaoh woke up,

DARBY: And the kine that were bad-looking and lean-fleshed ate up the seven kine that were fine-looking and fat. And Pharaoh awoke.

DRA: And they devoured them, whose bodies were very beautiful and well conditioned. So Pharao awoke.

KJV: And the ill favoured and leanfleshed kine did eat up the seven well favoured and fat kine. So Pharaoh awoke.

Genesis 41:5

AMP: Then he fell asleep and dreamed a second time; and behold, seven ears of grain came up on a single stalk, plump and good.

ASV: And he slept and dreamed a second time: and, behold, seven ears of grain came up upon one stalk, rank and good.

BSB: but he fell back asleep and dreamed a second time: Seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, came up on one stalk.

DARBY: And he slept and dreamed the second time; and behold, seven ears of corn grew up on one stalk, fat and good.

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KJV: And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good.

Genesis 41:6

AMP: Then behold, seven ears [of grain], thin and dried up by the east wind, sprouted after them.

ASV: And, behold, seven ears, thin and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them.

BSB: After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted, thin and scorched by the east wind.

DARBY: And behold, seven ears, thin and parched with the east wind, sprung up after them.

DRA: He slept again, and dreamed another dream: Seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk full and fair:

KJV: And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.

Genesis 41:7

AMP: Then the thin ears swallowed the seven plump and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and it was a dream.

ASV: And the thin ears swallowed up the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream.

BSB: And the thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven plump, ripe ones. Then Pharaoh awoke and realized it was a dream.

DARBY: And the thin ears devoured the seven fat and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke; and behold, it was a dream.

KJV: And the seven thin ears devoured the seven rank and full ears. And Pharaoh awoke, and, behold, it was a dream.

Genesis 41:8

AMP: So when morning came his spirit was troubled and disturbed and he sent and called for all the magicians and all the wise men of Egypt. And Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them to him.

ASV: And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.

BSB: In the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.

DARBY: And it came to pass in the morning, that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the scribes of Egypt, and all the sages who were therein, and Pharaoh told them his dream; but [there was] none to interpret them to Pharaoh.

DRA: Then seven other ears sprung up thin and blasted,

KJV: And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.

Genesis 41:9

AMP: Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, “I would mention my faults today.

ASV: Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:

BSB: Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I recall my failures.

DARBY: Then spoke the chief of the cup-bearers to Pharaoh, saying, I remember mine offences this day.

DRA: And devoured all the beauty of the former. Pharao awaked after his rest:

KJV: Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:

Genesis 41:10

AMP: [Two years ago] Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and he put me in confinement in the house of the captain of the guard, both me and the chief baker.

ASV: Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, me and the chief baker:

BSB: Pharaoh was once angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in the custody of the captain of the guard.

DARBY: Pharaoh was wroth with his bondmen, and put me in custody into the captain of the life-guard's house, me and the chief of the bakers.

DRA: And when morning was come, being struck with fear, he sent to all the interpreters of Egypt, and to all the wise men: and they being called for, he told them his dream, and there was not any one that could interpret it.

KJV: Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both me and the chief baker:

Genesis 41:11

AMP: We dreamed a dream on the same night, he and I; each of us dreamed according to [the significance of] the interpretation of his own dream.

ASV: and we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

BSB: One night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.

DARBY: And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each according to the interpretation of his dream.

DRA: Then at length the chief butler remembering, said: I confess my sin:

KJV: And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

Genesis 41:12

AMP: Now there was with us [in the prison] a young man, a Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted our dreams for us, to each man according to the significance of his own dream.

ASV: And there was with us there a young man, a Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.

BSB: Now a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually.

DARBY: And there was there with us a Hebrew youth, a bondman of the captain of the life-guard, to whom we told [them], and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each he interpreted according to his dream.

DRA: The king being angry with his servants, commanded me and the chief baker to be cast into the prison of the captain of the soldiers:

KJV: And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.

Genesis 41:13

AMP: And just as he interpreted [the dreams] for us, so it happened; I was restored to my office [as chief cupbearer], and the baker was hanged.”

ASV: And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.

BSB: And it happened to us just as he had interpreted: I was restored to my position, and the other man was hanged.”

DARBY: And it came to pass, just as he interpreted to us, so it came about: me has he restored to my office, and him he hanged.

DRA: Where in one night both of us dreamed a dream foreboding things to come.

KJV: And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.

Genesis 41:14

AMP: Then Pharaoh sent and called for Joseph, and they hurriedly brought him out of the dungeon; and when Joseph shaved himself and changed his clothes [making himself presentable], he came to Pharaoh.

ASV: Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.

BSB: So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh.

DARBY: Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph; and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon. And he shaved [himself], and changed his clothes, and came in to Pharaoh.

DRA: There was there a young man a Hebrew, servant to the same captain of the soldiers: to whom we told our dreams,

KJV: Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.

Genesis 41:15

AMP: Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I have dreamed a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it; and I have heard it said about you that you can understand a dream and interpret it.”

ASV: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that when thou hearest a dream thou canst interpret it.

BSB: Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”

DARBY: And Pharaoh said to Joseph, I have dreamt a dream, and there is none to interpret it. And I have heard say of thee, thou understandest a dream to interpret it.

DRA: And we heard what afterwards the event of the thing proved to be so. For I was restored to my office: and he was hanged upon a gibbet.

KJV: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.

Genesis 41:16

AMP: Joseph answered Pharaoh, “It is not in me [to interpret the dream]; God [not I] will give Pharaoh a favorable answer [through me].”

ASV: And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

BSB: “I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.”

DARBY: And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

DRA: Forthwith at the king's command, Joseph was brought out of the prison, and they shaved him, and changing his apparel, brought him in to him.

KJV: And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

Genesis 41:17

AMP: So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “In my dream, I was standing on the bank of the Nile;

ASV: And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the brink of the river:

BSB: Then Pharaoh said to Joseph: “In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile,

DARBY: And Pharaoh said to Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood on the bank of the river.

DRA: And he said to him: I have dreamed dreams, and there is no one that can expound them: Now I have heard that thou art very wise at interpreting them.

KJV: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:

Genesis 41:18

AMP: and seven fat, sleek and handsome cows came up out of the river, and they grazed in the reed grass [of a marshy pasture].

ASV: and, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fat-fleshed and well-favored: and they fed in the reed-grass:

BSB: when seven cows, well-fed and sleek, came up from the river and began to graze among the reeds.

DARBY: And behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fat-fleshed and of fine form, and they fed in the reed-grass.

DRA: Joseph answered: Without me, God shall give Pharao a prosperous answer.

KJV: And, behold, there came up out of the river seven kine, fatfleshed and well favoured; and they fed in a meadow:

Genesis 41:19

AMP: Lo, seven other cows came up after them, very ugly and gaunt [just skin and bones]; such emaciated animals as I have never seen in all the land of Egypt.

ASV: and, behold, seven other kine came up after them, poor and very ill-favored and lean-fleshed, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness:

BSB: After them, seven other cows— sickly, ugly, and thin— came up. I have never seen such ugly cows in all the land of Egypt!

DARBY: And behold, seven other kine came up after them, poor, and very ill-formed, and lean-fleshed such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness.

DRA: So Pharao told what he had dreamed: Methought I stood upon the bank of the river,

KJV: And, behold, seven other kine came up after them, poor and very ill favoured and leanfleshed, such as I never saw in all the land of Egypt for badness:

Genesis 41:20

AMP: And the lean and ugly cows ate up the first seven fat cows.

ASV: and the lean and ill-favored kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:

BSB: Then the thin, ugly cows devoured the seven well-fed cows that were there first.

DARBY: And the lean and bad kine ate up the seven first fat kine;

DRA: And seven kine came up out of the river exceeding beautiful and full of flesh: and they grazed on green places in a marshy pasture.

KJV: And the lean and the ill favoured kine did eat up the first seven fat kine:

Genesis 41:21

AMP: Yet when they had devoured them, it could not be detected that they had eaten them, because they were still as thin and emaciated as before. Then I awoke [but again I fell asleep and dreamed].

ASV: and when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill-favored, as at the beginning. So I awoke.

BSB: When they had devoured them, however, no one could tell that they had done so; their appearance was as ugly as it had been before. Then I awoke.

DARBY: and they came into their belly, and it could not be known that they had come into their belly; and their look was bad, as at the beginning. And I awoke.

DRA: And behold, there followed these, other seven kine, so very ill favoured and lean, that I never saw the like in the land of Egypt:

KJV: And when they had eaten them up, it could not be known that they had eaten them; but they were still ill favoured, as at the beginning. So I awoke.

Genesis 41:22

AMP: I saw in my [second] dream, seven ears [of grain], plump and good, growing on a single stalk;

ASV: And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up upon one stalk, full and good:

BSB: In my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, growing on a single stalk.

DARBY: And I saw in my dream, and behold, seven ears came up on one stalk, full and good.

DRA: And the devoured and consumed the former,

KJV: And I saw in my dream, and, behold, seven ears came up in one stalk, full and good:

Genesis 41:23

AMP: and lo, seven [other] ears, withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind, sprouted after them;

ASV: and, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, [and] blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:

BSB: After them, seven other heads of grain sprouted— withered, thin, and scorched by the east wind.

DARBY: And behold, seven ears, withered, thin, parched with the east wind, sprung up after them;

DRA: And yet gave no mark of their being full: but were as lean and ill favoured as before. I awoke, and then fell asleep again,

KJV: And, behold, seven ears, withered, thin, and blasted with the east wind, sprung up after them:

Genesis 41:24

AMP: and the thin ears devoured the seven good ears. Now I told this to the magicians and soothsayers, but there was no one who could explain it [to me].”

ASV: and the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears: and I told it unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.

BSB: And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones.I told this dream to the magicians, but no one could explain it to me.”

DARBY: and the thin ears devoured the seven good ears. And I told it to the scribes; but there was none to make it known to me.

DRA: And dreamed a dream: Seven ears of corn grew upon one stalk, full and very fair.

KJV: And the thin ears devoured the seven good ears: and I told this unto the magicians; but there was none that could declare it to me.

Genesis 41:25

AMP: Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The [two] dreams are one [and the same and have one interpretation]; God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do.

ASV: And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: what God is about to do he hath declared unto Pharaoh.

BSB: At this, Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.

DARBY: And Joseph said to Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one. What God will do he has made known to Pharaoh.

DRA: Other seven also thin and blasted, sprung of the stock:

KJV: And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do.

Genesis 41:26

AMP: The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven good ears are seven years; the [two] dreams are one [and the same].

ASV: The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one.

BSB: The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven ripe heads of grain are seven years. The dreams have the same meaning.

DARBY: The seven fine kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one.

DRA: And they devoured the beauty of the former: I told this dream to the conjecturers, and there is no man that can expound it.

KJV: The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one.

Genesis 41:27

AMP: The seven thin and ugly cows that came up after them are seven years; and also the seven thin ears, dried up and scorched by the east wind, they are seven years of famine and hunger.

ASV: And the seven lean and ill-favored kine that came up after them are seven years, and also the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind; they shall be seven years of famine.

BSB: Moreover, the seven thin, ugly cows that came up after them are seven years, and so are the seven worthless heads of grain scorched by the east wind — they are seven years of famine.

DARBY: And the seven lean and bad kine that came up after them are seven years; and the seven empty ears, parched with the east wind, will be seven years of famine.

DRA: Joseph answered: The king's dream is one: God hath shewn to Pharao what he is about to do.

KJV: And the seven thin and ill favoured kine that came up after them are seven years; and the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind shall be seven years of famine.

Genesis 41:28

AMP: This is the message just as I have told Pharaoh: God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do.

ASV: That is the thing which I spake unto Pharaoh: what God is about to do he hath showed unto Pharaoh.

BSB: It is just as I said to Pharaoh: God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do.

DARBY: This is the word which I have spoken to Pharaoh: what God is about to do he has let Pharaoh see.

DRA: The seven beautiful kine, and the seven full ears, are seven years of plenty: and both contain the same meaning of the dream.

KJV: This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh.

Genesis 41:29

AMP: Listen very carefully: seven years of great abundance will come throughout all the land of Egypt;

ASV: Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

BSB: Behold, seven years of great abundance are coming throughout the land of Egypt,

DARBY: Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout the land of Egypt.

DRA: And the seven lean and thin kine that came up after them, and the seven thin ears that were blasted with the burning wind, are seven years of famine to come:

KJV: Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:

Genesis 41:30

AMP: but afterward seven years of famine and hunger will come, and [there will be such desperate need that] all the great abundance [of the previous years] will be forgotten in the land of Egypt [as if it never happened], and famine and destitution will ravage and destroy the land.

ASV: and there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land;

BSB: but seven years of famine will follow them. Then all the abundance in the land of Egypt will be forgotten, and the famine will devastate the land.

DARBY: And there will arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty will be forgotten in the land of Egypt, and the famine will waste away the land.

DRA: Which shall be fulfilled in this order:

KJV: And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land;

Genesis 41:31

AMP: So the great abundance will become forgotten in the land because of that subsequent famine, for it will be very severe.

ASV: and the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine which followeth; for it shall be very grievous.

BSB: The abundance in the land will not be remembered, since the famine that follows it will be so severe.

DARBY: And the plenty will not be known afterwards in the land by reason of that famine; for it will be very grievous.

DRA: Behold, there shall come seven years of great plenty in the whole land of Egypt:

KJV: And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous.

Genesis 41:32

AMP: That the dream was repeated twice to Pharaoh [and in two different ways] indicates that this matter is fully determined and established by God, and God will bring it to pass very quickly.

ASV: And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh, it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.

BSB: Moreover, because the dream was given to Pharaoh in two versions, the matter has been decreed by God, and He will carry it out shortly.

DARBY: And as regards the double repetition of the dream to Pharaoh, it is that the thing is established by God, and God will hasten to do it.

DRA: After which shall follow other seven years of so great scacity, that all the abundance before shall be forgotten: for the famine shall consume all the land,

KJV: And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.

Genesis 41:33

AMP: So now let Pharaoh [prepare ahead and] look for a man discerning and clear-headed and wise, and set him [in charge] over the land of Egypt [as governor under Pharaoh].

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

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

DARBY: And now let Pharaoh look himself out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

DRA: And the greatness of the scarcity shall destroy the greatness of the plenty.

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

Genesis 41:34

AMP: Let Pharaoh take action to appoint overseers and officials over the land, and set aside one-fifth [of the produce] of the [entire] land of Egypt in the seven years of abundance.

ASV: Let Pharaoh do [this], and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.

BSB: Let Pharaoh take action and appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.

DARBY: Let Pharaoh do [this]: let him appoint overseers over the land, and take the fifth part of the land of Egypt during the seven years of plenty,

DRA: And for that thou didst see the second time a dream pertaining to the same thing: it is a token of the certainty, and that the word of God cometh to pass, and is fulfilled speedily.

KJV: Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.

Genesis 41:35

AMP: Let them gather [as a tax] all [of the fifth of] the food of these good years that are coming, and store up grain under the direction and authority of Pharaoh, and let them guard the food [in fortified granaries] in the cities.

ASV: And let them gather all the food of these good years that come, and lay up grain under the hand of Pharaoh for food in the cities, and let them keep it.

BSB: Under the authority of Pharaoh, let them collect all the excess food from these good years, that they may come and lay up the grain to be preserved as food in the cities.

DARBY: and let them gather all the food of these coming good years, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, for food in the cities, and keep [it].

DRA: Now therefore let the king provide a wise and industrious man, and make him ruler over the land of Egypt:

KJV: And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.

Genesis 41:36

AMP: That food shall be put [in storage] as a reserve for the land against the seven years of famine and hunger which will occur in the land of Egypt, so that the land (people) will not be ravaged during the famine.”

ASV: And the food shall be for a store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.

BSB: This food will be a reserve for the land during the seven years of famine to come upon the land of Egypt. Then the country will not perish in the famine.”

DARBY: And let the food be as store for the land for the seven years of famine, which will be in the land of Egypt, that the land perish not through the famine.

DRA: That he may appoint overseers over all the countries: and gather into barns the fifth part of the fruits, during the seven fruitful years,

KJV: And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine.

Genesis 41:37

AMP: Now the plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all of his servants.

ASV: And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

BSB: This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials.

DARBY: And the word was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his bondmen.

DRA: That shall now presently ensue: and let all the corn be laid up under Pharao's hands and be reserved in the cities.

KJV: And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

Genesis 41:38

AMP: So Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this [a man equal to Joseph], in whom is the divine spirit [of God]?”

ASV: And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?

BSB: So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”

DARBY: And Pharaoh said to his bondmen, Shall we find [one] as this, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?

DRA: And let it be in readiness, against the famine of seven years to come, which shall oppress Egypt, and the land shall not consumed with scarcity.

KJV: And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?

Genesis 41:39

AMP: Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since [your] God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and clear-headed and wise as you are.

ASV: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all of this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou:

BSB: Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

DARBY: And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Since God has made all this known to thee, there is none [so] discreet and wise as thou.

DRA: The counsel pleased Pharao and all his servants.

KJV: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

Genesis 41:40

AMP: You shall have charge over my house, and all my people shall be governed according to your word and pay respect [to you with reverence, submission, and obedience]; only in [matters of] the throne will I be greater than you [in Egypt].”

ASV: thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.

BSB: You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”

DARBY: Thou shalt be over my house, and according to thy commandment shall all my people regulate themselves; only concerning the throne will I be greater than thou.

DRA: And he said to them: Can we find such another man, that is full of the spirit of God?

KJV: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.

Genesis 41:41

AMP: Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you [in charge] over all the land of Egypt.”

ASV: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.

BSB: Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”

DARBY: And Pharaoh said to Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.

DRA: He said therefore to Joseph: Seeing God hath shewn thee all that thou hast said, can I find one wiser and one like unto thee?

KJV: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:42

AMP: Then Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, and dressed him in [official] vestments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck.

ASV: And Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph`s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;

BSB: Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

DARBY: And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in clothes of byssus, and put a gold chain on his neck.

DRA: Thou shalt be over my house, and at the commandment of thy mouth all the people shall obey: only in the kingly throne will I be above thee.

KJV: And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;

Genesis 41:43

AMP: He had him ride in his second chariot; and runners proclaimed before him, “[Attention,] bow the knee!” And he set him over all the land of Egypt.

ASV: and he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he set him over all the land of Egypt.

BSB: He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.

DARBY: And he caused him to ride in the second chariot that he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee! and he set him over all the land of Egypt.

DRA: And again Pharao said to Joseph: Behold, I have appointed thee over the whole land of Egypt.

KJV: And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:44

AMP: Moreover, Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Though I am Pharaoh, yet without your permission shall no man raise his hand [to do anything] or set his foot [to go anywhere] in all the land of Egypt [all classes of people shall submit to your authority].”

ASV: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt.

BSB: And Pharaoh declared to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one in all the land of Egypt shall lift his hand or foot.”

DARBY: And Pharaoh said to Joseph, I am Pharaoh; and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt.

DRA: And he took his ring from his own hand, and gave it into his hand: and he put upon him a robe of silk, and put a chain of gold about his neck.

KJV: And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:45

AMP: Then Pharaoh named Joseph Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On (Heliopolis in Egypt), as his wife. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt [to inspect and govern it].

ASV: And Pharaoh called Joseph`s name Zaphenath-paneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath, the daughter of Poti-phera priest of On. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt.

BSB: Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt.

DARBY: And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnath-paaneah, and gave him as wife Asnath the daughter of Potipherah the priest in On. And Joseph went out over the land of Egypt.

DRA: And he made him go up into his second chariot, the crier proclaiming that all should bow their knee before him, and that they should know he was made govenor over the whole land of Egypt.

KJV: And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnath-paaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:46

AMP: Now Joseph [had been in Egypt thirteen years and] was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh, king of Egypt. Joseph departed from the presence of Pharaoh and went through all the land of Egypt [performing his duties].

ASV: And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

BSB: Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt.

DARBY: And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from Pharaoh, and passed through the whole land of Egypt.

DRA: And the king said to Joseph: I am Pharao; without thy commandment no man shall move hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.

KJV: And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:47

AMP: In the seven abundant years the earth produced handfuls [for each seed planted].

ASV: And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.

BSB: During the seven years of abundance, the land brought forth bountifully.

DARBY: And in the seven years of plenty the land brought forth by handfuls.

DRA: And he turned his name, and called him in the Eyyptian tounge, The saviour of the world. And he gave him to wife Asenth the daughter of Putiphare priest of Heliopolis. Then Joseph went out to the land of Egypt:

KJV: And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.

Genesis 41:48

AMP: And Joseph gathered all the [surplus] food of the seven [good] years in the land of Egypt and stored [enormous quantities of] the food in the cities. He stored away in every city the food [collected] from its own surrounding fields.

ASV: And he gathered up all the food of the seven years which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.

BSB: During those seven years, Joseph collected all the excess food in the land of Egypt and stored it in the cities. In every city he laid up the food from the fields around it.

DARBY: And he gathered up all the food of the seven years that was in the land of Egypt, and put the food in the cities; the food of the fields of the city, which were round about it, he laid up in it.

DRA: (Now he was thirty years old when he stood before king Pharao) and he went round all the countries of Egypt.

KJV: And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.

Genesis 41:49

AMP: Thus Joseph gathered and stored up grain in great abundance like the sand of the sea, until he stopped counting it, for it could not be measured.

ASV: And Joseph laid up grain as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left off numbering; for it was without number.

BSB: So Joseph stored up grain in such abundance, like the sand of the sea, that he stopped keeping track of it; for it was beyond measure.

DARBY: And Joseph laid up corn as sand of the sea exceeding much, until they left off numbering; for it was without number.

DRA: And the fruitfulness of the seven years came: and the corm being bound up into sheaves was gathered together into the barns of Egypt.

KJV: And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.

Genesis 41:50

AMP: Now two sons were born to Joseph before the years of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, bore to him.

ASV: And unto Joseph were born two sons before the year of famine came, whom Asenath, the daughter of Potiphera priest of On, bare unto him.

BSB: Before the years of famine arrived, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On.

DARBY: And to Joseph were born two sons before the year of famine came, whom Asnath the daughter of Potipherah the priest in On bore to him.

DRA: And all the abundance of grain was laid up in every city.

KJV: And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Poti-pherah priest of On bare unto him.

Genesis 41:51

AMP: Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh (causing to forget), for he said, “God has made me forget all my trouble and hardship and all [the sorrow of the loss of] my father’s household.”

ASV: And Joseph called the name of the first-born Manasseh: For, [said he], God hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father`s house.

BSB: Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.”

DARBY: And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh For God has made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.

DRA: And there was so great abundance of wheat, that it was equal to the sand of the sea, and the plenty exceeded measure.

KJV: And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father’s house.

Genesis 41:52

AMP: He named the second [son] Ephraim (fruitfulness), for “God has caused me to be fruitful and very successful in the land of my suffering.”

ASV: And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.

BSB: And the second son he named Ephraim, saying, “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.”

DARBY: And the name of the second he called Ephraim For God has caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.

DRA: And before the famine came, Joseph had two sons born: whom Aseneth the daughter of Putiphare priest of Heliopolis bore unto him.

KJV: And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.

Genesis 41:53

AMP: When the seven years of plenty came to an end in the land of Egypt,

ASV: And the seven years of plenty, that was in the land of Egypt, came to an end.

BSB: When the seven years of abundance in the land of Egypt came to an end,

DARBY: And the seven years of plenty that were in the land of Egypt were ended;

DRA: And he called the name of the first born Manasses, saying: God hath made me to forget all my labours, and my father's house.

KJV: And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.

Genesis 41:54

AMP: the seven years of famine began to come, just as Joseph had said [they would]; the famine was in all the [surrounding] lands, but in the land of Egypt there was bread (food).

ASV: And the seven years of famine began to come, according as Joseph had said: and there was famine in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

BSB: the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. And although there was famine in every country, there was food throughout the land of Egypt.

DARBY: and the seven years of the dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said. And there was dearth in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

DRA: And he named the second Epharaim, saying: God hath made me to grow in the land of my poverty.

KJV: And the seven years of dearth began to come, according as Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all lands; but in all the land of Egypt there was bread.

Genesis 41:55

AMP: So when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried out to Pharaoh for food; and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph; do whatever he says to you.”

ASV: And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.

BSB: When extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.”

DARBY: And all the land of Egypt suffered from the dearth. And the people cried to Pharaoh for bread; and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, Go to Joseph: what he says to you, that do.

DRA: Now when the seven years of the plenty that had been in Egypt were past:

KJV: And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.

Genesis 41:56

AMP: When the famine was spread over all the land, Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold [surplus grain] to the Egyptians; and the famine grew [extremely] severe in the land of Egypt.

ASV: And the famine was over all the face of the earth: and Joseph opened all the store-houses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine was sore in the land of Egypt.

BSB: When the famine had spread over all the land, Joseph opened up all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians; for the famine was severe in the land of Egypt.

DARBY: And the famine was on all the earth. And Joseph opened every place in which there was [provision], and sold grain to the Egyptians; and the famine was grievous in the land of Egypt.

DRA: The seven years of scarcity, which Joseph had foretold, began to come: and the famine prevailed in the whole world, but there was bread in all the land of Egypt.

KJV: And the famine was over all the face of the earth: and Joseph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Egyptians; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:57

AMP: And [the people of] all countries came to Egypt to Joseph to buy grain, because the famine was severe over all the [known] earth.

ASV: And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph to buy grain, because the famine was sore in all the earth.

BSB: And every nation came to Joseph in Egypt to buy grain, because the famine was severe over all the earth.

DARBY: And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph, to buy [grain], because the famine was grievous on the whole earth.

DRA: And when there also they began to be famished, the people cried to Pharao for food. And he said to them: Go to Joseph: and do all that he shall say to you.

KJV: And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.

Genesis 41:58

DRA: And the famine increased daily in all the land: and Joseph opened all the barns, and sold to the Egyptians: for the famine had oppressed them also.

Genesis 41:59

DRA: And all provinces came into Egypt, to buy food, and to seek some relief of their want.