Genesis 41:37
Genesis 41:37 in Multiple Translations
This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials.
¶ And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
And this seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his servants.
Pharaoh and all his officials thought Joseph's proposal was a good idea.
And the saying pleased Pharaoh and all his seruants.
And the thing is good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants,
The thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
The counsel pleased Pharao and all his servants.
The king and his officials thought that this would be a good plan.
Pharaoh and all his workers listened to Joseph, and they all liked Joseph’s idea.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 41:37
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Genesis 41:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּיטַ֥ב
הַ/דָּבָ֖ר
בְּ/עֵינֵ֣י
פַרְעֹ֑ה
וּ/בְ/עֵינֵ֖י
כָּל
עֲבָדָֽי/ו
וַ/יִּיטַ֥ב
yâṭab
H3190
be good
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/דָּבָ֖ר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Art | N-ms
בְּ/עֵינֵ֣י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd
פַרְעֹ֑ה
Parʻôh
H6547
Pharaoh
N-proper
וּ/בְ/עֵינֵ֖י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Conj | Prep | N-cd
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עֲבָדָֽי/ו
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 41:37
וַ/יִּיטַ֥ב
yâṭab
H3190
"be good"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To be good means to be pleasing or joyful, making something or someone sound, beautiful, or happy. It is used in various forms, including being glad, doing well, or being content. It appears in many books, including Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to be good, be pleasing, be well, be glad 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be glad, be joyful 1a2) to be well placed 1a3) to be well for, be well with, go well with 1a4) to be pleasing, be pleasing to 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make glad, rejoice 1b2) to do good to, deal well with 1b3) to do well, do thoroughly 1b4) to make a thing good or right or beautiful 1b5) to do well, do right
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, amend, use aright, benefit, be (make) better, seem best, make cheerful, be comely, [phrase] be content, diligent(-ly), dress, earnestly, find favour, give, be glad, do (be, make) good(-ness), be (make) merry, please ([phrase] well), shew more (kindness), skilfully, [idiom] very small, surely, make sweet, thoroughly, tire, trim, very, be (can, deal, entreat, go, have) well (said, seen). See also: Genesis 4:7; 2 Samuel 3:36; Psalms 33:3.
הַ/דָּבָ֖ר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Art | N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
בְּ/עֵינֵ֣י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
פַרְעֹ֑ה
Parʻôh
H6547
"Pharaoh"
N-proper
In the Bible, Pharaoh refers to the king of Egypt, a powerful leader with great authority. The word is used in many passages, including Genesis 12:15 and Exodus 1:9, to describe the ruler of Egypt. It is a title of respect and power.
Definition: A man of the Egyptians living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.23.29; also called Pharaoh at 2Ki.23.35 etc.; Another name of ne.kho (נְכוֹ "Neco" H5224G) § Pharaoh = "great house" the common title of the king of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: Pharaoh. See also: Genesis 12:15; Exodus 6:29; 2 Kings 23:35.
וּ/בְ/עֵינֵ֖י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Conj | Prep | N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עֲבָדָֽי/ו
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
Study Notes — Genesis 41:37
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Context — Joseph Given Charge of Egypt
35Under 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.
36This 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.”
37This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials.
38So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?” 39Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acts 7:10 | and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 21:2 | So Ahab said to Naboth, “Give me your vineyard to use as a vegetable garden, since it is next to my palace. I will give you a better vineyard in its place—or if you prefer, I will give you its value in silver.” |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 3:36 | All the people took note and were pleased. In fact, everything the king did pleased them. |
| 4 | Joshua 22:30 | When Phinehas the priest and the chiefs of the congregation—the heads of Israel’s clans who were with him—heard what the descendants of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh had to say, they were satisfied. |
| 5 | Proverbs 10:20 | The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth. |
| 6 | Proverbs 25:11 | A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. |
| 7 | Psalms 105:19 | until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. |
Genesis 41:37 Summary
This verse, Genesis 41:37, tells us that Pharaoh and his officials were very pleased with Joseph's proposal to store up food for the coming famine. This shows that God was with Joseph and gave him wisdom and discernment, as seen in Genesis 41:39. Just like Joseph, we can trust that God is with us and will guide us, even in difficult times (Psalm 23:4, Romans 8:28). By following God's leading and using our gifts and talents to serve others, we can bring glory to Him and make a positive impact on those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the proposal that pleased Pharaoh and all his officials in Genesis 41:37?
The proposal was to collect and store excess food during the good years to prepare for the seven years of famine, as suggested by Joseph, as seen in Genesis 41:35-36.
Why did Pharaoh and his officials like Joseph's proposal?
Pharaoh and his officials were pleased with Joseph's proposal because it showed wisdom and discernment, as noted in Genesis 41:39, and it would help the land of Egypt survive the coming famine.
What does this verse reveal about Pharaoh's character?
This verse suggests that Pharaoh was a wise and pragmatic leader who was willing to listen to good advice, even from a foreigner like Joseph, as seen in Genesis 41:38-39.
How does this verse fit into the larger story of Joseph?
This verse is a key part of the story of Joseph, as it shows how God used Joseph's gifts and wisdom to bring him into a position of influence and power in Egypt, as prophesied in Genesis 37:5-11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can use my gifts and talents to serve others and bring glory to God, just like Joseph did in Genesis 41:37?
- How can I cultivate wisdom and discernment in my own life, so that I can make good decisions and advise others well?
- What are some times in my life when I have seen God use difficult circumstances to bring about good, just like He did in Joseph's life?
- How can I trust God's sovereignty and provision, even in the midst of uncertainty and famine, just like the Egyptians did in Genesis 41:35-36?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 41:37
And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh,.... He approved of the advice Joseph gave, and of the scheme and plan which he proposed: and in the eyes of all his servants; his nobles, ministers of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 41:37
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. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 41:37
Genesis 41:37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.Ver. 37. And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh.] The devil, no doubt, by the magicians and politicians of those times, did his utmost to hinder the king’ s purpose of preferring Joseph; as he did here for Cromwell, that great reformer, whom King Henry VIII, of a smith’ s son, made Earl of Essex. But "there is neither counsel nor wisdom against the Lord." Act. and Mon., 1070.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 41:37
Verse 37. The thing was good] Pharaoh and his courtiers saw that the counsel was prudent, and should be carefully followed.
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Joseph Reminds Me of Jesus-04 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Joseph from the book of Genesis and draws parallels between Joseph and Jesus. The speaker highlights how Joseph made the years co |
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The Evil Tongue by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the destructive power of the evil tongue, describing it as a fire fueled by hell that corrupts the whole person. He delves into various aspects of the |
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(Revelation - Part 7): The Rainbow Round the Throne by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of God being wholly other and transcendent, beyond human comprehension. He mentions a review of his book, "The Knowledge of the Ho |
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The Holy Spirit - Part 6 by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit in sharing the message of God, highlighting the need to avoid offending others and to wait for God's guidance |
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The Home Conversation by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the critical role of conversation in the home, arguing that while families invest in physical comforts and education, they often neglect the power of their w |