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Genesis 41:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 41:16

Verse 16 of 57

Scripture focus

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, [It is] not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

Genesis 41:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 41:16

Theological / Devotional

It is not in me. In all modesty Joseph pointed Pharaoh away from himself to the God of heaven, as he had the two prisoners two years earlier (ch. 40:8).

An answer of peace. Court custom required that the dreams of the king be given a favorable meaning. Joseph had lived long enough in Egypt and had associated enough with high officials to know well the customary formula of speech to be used in the presence of the king.

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