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Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Genesis 41:1-57

FIFTH SECTIONJoseph the interpreter of Pharaoh’s dreams.Genesis 41:1-571And it came to pass, at the end of two full years [lit., days], that Pharaoh dreamed; and, behold, he stood by the river. 2And, behold, there came up out of the river seven well-favoured kine, and fat-fleshed; and they fed in a meadow1 [bulrushes, the grass on the bank of the river]. 3And, behold, seven other kine came up after them out of the river, ill-favoured 4and lean-fleshed, and stood by the other kine upon the brink... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Genesis 41:38-48

Genesis JOSEPH, THE PRIME MINISTER Gen_41:38 - Gen_41:48 . At seventeen years of age Joseph was sold for a slave; at thirty he was prime minister of Egypt Gen. xxxvii, 2; xli. 46. How long his prison life lasted is uncertain; but it was long enough for the promises contained in his early dreams to ‘try him’ Pro_5:19 whether his faith would stand apparent disappointment and weary delay. Like all the Scripture narratives, this history of Joseph has little to say about feelings, and prefers... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Genesis 41:37-57

Joseph, Exalted, Prepares for Famine Genesis 41:37-57 The Spirit of God was evidently in Joseph, but so far from rendering him a mere visionary, it made him eminently practical. Have your visions of God, but descend from your housetop to answer the men who knock at your door! See Acts 10:1-48 . In this story we see reflected the glories of our Lord, who was raised to the throne, to become a Prince and a Savior, the Giver of the Bread of Life to the perishing souls of men. But He sells... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 41:1-57

Still the divine activity proceeded. Now it was Pharaoh who dreamed, and now the butler remembered. The result was that Joseph was brought before the king, and as he stood in the royal presence he was still the same man, dependent on God and proclaiming his dependence. In answer to the king's declaration that he had heard of his power to interpret dreams, Joseph said, "it is not in me: God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace." He then proceeded to interpret Pharaoh's dreams. The result was... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:39

‘And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Inasmuch as God has shown you all this there is none so discreet and wise as you. You shall be over my house and my people shall be ruled in accordance with your word. Only in the throne will I be greater than you.” ’ Egypt had many gods, and they were aware that there were gods of other nations. There is then no reason why Pharaoh should not acknowledge that this great God Who has revealed the significance of his dream has special powers which can help Joseph. ... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 41:1-57

Genesis 41. Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’ s Dreams and is Made Viceroy of Egypt.— This is mainly from E, Genesis 41:1-Hosea : apart from Genesis 41:15 b, and perhaps Genesis 41:9 b entirely so. But J has been used as well in the later part. It is not worth while to attempt analysis since the two narratives must have been closely parallel. Genesis 41:46 a belongs to P.The two dreams are modelled on the same lines, and mean the same thing ( cf. Genesis 37:5-1 Kings : and Peter’ s triple vision,... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 41:39

God hath showed thee all this, i.e. hath given thee this extraordinary gift of foreseeing and foretelling things to come, and of giving such sage advice for the future. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Genesis 41:37-45

CRITICAL NOTES.—Genesis 41:40. According unto thy word shall all my people be ruled.] “Some of the Hebraists (e.g., Gesenius, Knobel) render it ‘on thy mouth shall my people kiss,’ and interpret it of the kiss of homage. But most of the others believe the meaning to be as in the text, objecting that the kiss of homage was reserved for princes.”—(Alford.)—Genesis 41:42. His ring.] Joseph is appointed grand vizier by giving him the signet ring of the monarch. (Esther 3:10; Esther 8:2.) Vestures... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:1-57

Chapter 41For audio go to chapter 39Now it came to pass at the end of two full years ( Genesis 41:1 ), That is after Joseph said "don't forget me, pal". "Oh, I won't." "At the end of two full years," that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river. And there came up out of the river seven well favoured cows, fatfleshed; and they fed in a meadow. And, behold, seven other cows came up after them out of the river, they were ill favoured, leanfleshed; and they stood by the other cows upon... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

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