41:40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy {l} word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.(l) Some read, "the people will kill your mouth", that is obey you in all things. read more
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
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
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'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
How sweet are those words applied to, and spoken of, JESUS? John 15:5 . read more
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
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
Obey. Hebrew Yishak; which may signify also "kiss" you, or their hand, in testimony of respect; or "shall be fed, governed, and led forth," &c. He made him master of his house, and ruler, &c. (Psalm civ. 21; Wisdom x. 14.) read more
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Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Genesis 41:1-46
CHAPTER 41 Joseph’s Exaltation 1. Pharaoh’s dreams (Genesis 41:1-7 ) 2. Joseph brought from the prison (Genesis 41:8-15 ) 3. Joseph’s humility (Genesis 41:16 ) 4. The revealer of secrets (Genesis 41:17-32 ) 5. Joseph’s wise counsel (Genesis 41:33-36 ) 6. Pharaoh’s answer (Genesis 41:37-40 ) 7. Joseph’s exaltation and marriage (Genesis 41:41-46 ) All is so simple that little comment is needed. The dreams impressed Pharaoh, because the cow was a sacred animal, the emblem of Isis.... read more