Genesis 41:39-45 NASB,NASB

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

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:45

The saviour of the world. Tsaphenath pahneach. (Challoner) --- In the Coptic language, which is derived from the Egyptian, Psotemphane is said to mean the saviour of the world. St. Jerome supposed this word was not Hebrew; and therefore he added, in the Egyptian tongue, though he knew it might be interpreted in Hebrew "a revealer of secrets." (q. Heb.) --- Putiphare. Whether this person be the same with his old master, cannot easily be decided. Most people think he was not. See St.... 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

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 41:37-45

Joseph Made Ruler over all Egypt v. 37. And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants. They were highly pleased both with the interpretation of the dreams and with the advice which Joseph added. v. 38. And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? He acknowledged the divine illumination, the supernatural understanding and wisdom of Joseph. v. 39. And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God... read more

Johann Peter Lange

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

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

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 41:45

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

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 41:37-45

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

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

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

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

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