Genesis 41:25
Genesis 41:25 in Multiple Translations
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.
¶ And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do.
And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: what God is about to do he hath declared unto Pharaoh.
Then Joseph said, These two dreams have the same sense: God has made clear to Pharaoh what he is about to do.
“Pharaoh's dreams mean the same thing,” Joseph responded. “God is telling Pharaoh what he is going to do.
Then Ioseph answered Pharaoh, Both Pharaohs dreames are one. God hath shewed Pharaoh, what he is about to doe.
And Joseph saith unto Pharaoh, 'The dream of Pharaoh is one: that which God is doing he hath declared to Pharaoh;
Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dream of Pharaoh is one. What God is about to do he has declared to Pharaoh.
And Joseph said to Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one; God hath showed Pharaoh what he is about to do.
Joseph answered: The king’s dream is one: God hath shewn to Pharao what he is about to do.
Then Joseph said to the king, “Both your dreams have the same meaning. God is revealing to you in your dreams what he is about to do.
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Sir, both those dreams mean the same thing. God gave you those dreams to show you what he is going to do next.”
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Study Notes — Genesis 41:25
- Context
- Cross References
- Genesis 41:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 41:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 41:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 41:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 41:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 41:25
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 41:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 41:25
- Sermons on Genesis 41:25
Context — Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams
25At 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.
26The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven ripe heads of grain are seven years. The dreams have the same meaning. 27Moreover, 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 2:45 | And just as you saw a stone being cut out of the mountain without human hands, and it shattered the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold, so the great God has told the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its interpretation is trustworthy.” |
| 2 | Revelation 4:1 | After this I looked and saw a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had previously heard speak to me like a trumpet was saying, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after these things.” |
| 3 | Ephesians 1:17 | that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. |
| 4 | Psalms 98:2 | The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. |
| 5 | Matthew 24:40 | Two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. |
| 6 | Genesis 41:16 | “I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.” |
| 7 | Joshua 11:6 | Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid of them, for by this time tomorrow I will deliver all of them slain before Israel. You are to hamstring their horses and burn up their chariots.” |
| 8 | Isaiah 43:9 | All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this, and proclaim to us the former things? Let them present their witnesses to vindicate them, so that others may hear and say, “It is true.” |
| 9 | Daniel 2:28–29 | But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these: As you lay on your bed, O king, your thoughts turned to the future, and the Revealer of Mysteries made known to you what will happen. |
| 10 | Daniel 2:47 | The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.” |
Genesis 41:25 Summary
In Genesis 41:25, Joseph tells Pharaoh that his two dreams have the same meaning, and that God is revealing to Pharaoh what He is about to do. This shows that God is in control of all things, and that He can use anyone to accomplish His plans, just as He used Joseph to interpret the dreams (see Genesis 45:5-8). This verse reminds us to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, and to be attentive to His voice, just as Joseph was. By doing so, we can have confidence that God is working everything out for our good, as stated in Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same?
This means that the two dreams Pharaoh had, although different in appearance, carried the same message from God, similar to how God spoke to Pharaoh through Joseph in Genesis 41:25, and also how God used dreams to communicate with other biblical figures, such as Joseph's own dreams in Genesis 37:5-11.
How did Joseph know what the dreams meant?
Joseph was able to interpret the dreams because God had given him the ability to do so, as stated in Genesis 41:16, where Joseph says, 'It is not I, but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.'
What is the significance of God revealing to Pharaoh what He is about to do?
This shows that God is sovereign over all things and is in control of the future, as stated in Isaiah 46:10, where God says, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.'
How does this verse relate to the overall story of Joseph?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story of Joseph, as it demonstrates his faith in God and his ability to interpret dreams, which ultimately leads to his rise to power in Egypt, as seen in Genesis 41:37-45.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God speaks to us today, and how can we be more attentive to His voice?
- How can we, like Joseph, trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even in uncertain times?
- What are some areas of our lives where we need to trust in God's plan and timing, rather than our own understanding?
- How can we use our gifts and abilities to serve others and bring glory to God, just as Joseph did in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 41:25
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 41:25
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 41:25
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 41:25
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 41:25
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 41:25
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 41:25
Sermons on Genesis 41:25
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Lukewarm and Loving It! by Francis Chan | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of overcoming worldly desires and focusing on the treasure of God's kingdom. He refers to the book of Revelation, where those |
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Full Time Ministry by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of God's word to comfort and encourage His people, even in times of fear and insecurity. The sermon is based on Isaiah 28, where t |
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(Deeper Waters) Session 3 - the Habitation of God by David Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing his arrival at a new home and how he can immediately discern certain characteristics about the people living there. He then moves o |
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Mounting Up With Eagles Wings - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the significance of spiritual elevation and divine revelation, drawing parallels between biblical figures like Moses and John, who received profound in |
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Eternity by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of personal accountability before God. He describes a scene from the book of Revelation where God is depicted as sitting on a |
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Young Donald Mcphail Prays (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the preacher recounts his experience of struggling to preach in a church and feeling bound by the powers of hell. He then decides to seek the help of praying men fr |
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Inside the Rainbow by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the vision of John in the book of Revelation. John sees four beasts with six wings and many eyes, constantly praising God. The preacher empha |







