Genesis 41:37

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

Bible in Basic English

And this seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his servants.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The counsel pleased Pharao and all his servants.

Free Bible Version

Pharaoh and all his officials thought Joseph's proposal was a good idea.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the saying pleased Pharaoh and all his seruants.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

One Unity Resource Bible

The thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

Translation for Translators

The king and his officials thought that this would be a good plan.

Unlocked Literal Bible

This advice was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants.

Noah Webster Bible

And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

World English Bible

The thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

Young's Literal Translation

And the thing is good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants,

Context

Joseph Given Charge of Egypt

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?”

Sermons

Joseph Reminds Me of Jesus-04

William MacDonald

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Summary

In this verse, we see Joseph being elevated to a position of great authority and responsibility by Pharaoh in Egypt. This promotion was a result of God's favor upon Joseph, who had faithfully interpreted Pharaoh's dreams. Joseph's wisdom, discernment, and trust in God's guidance enabled him to navigate through challenging circumstances and ultimately be placed in a position to save many lives during a severe famine. This verse showcases God's faithfulness in exalting the humble and using them for His divine purposes, illustrating the importance of remaining steadfast in faith and obedience even in the midst of adversity.