Genesis 41:33

33 “And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:33 in Other Translations

33 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

33 Now therefore let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt.

33 “Therefore, Pharaoh should find an intelligent and wise man and put him in charge of the entire land of Egypt.

33 "So: Pharaoh needs to look for a wise and experienced man and put him in charge of the country.

33 "So now, let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:33 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 41:33

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise,
&c.] Of good judgment and conduct, of abilities equal to the execution of a scheme hereafter proposed: it can scarcely be thought consistent with the great modesty of Joseph that he meant himself, or that indeed, he ventured to give any advice at all, until it was first asked of him by the king; who being so well satisfied with the interpretation of his dreams, thought him a proper person to consult with what to be done in this case; who, as a true father of his country, as every king should be, was concerned for the good of it, and to provide against the worst for them: and set him over the land of Egypt;
not to be governor of it in general, but with a particular respect to the present case, to take care of provision for it.

Genesis 41:33 In-Context

31 The abundance in the land will not be remembered, because the famine that follows it will be so severe.

32 The reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms is that the matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon.

33 “And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt.

34 Let Pharaoh appoint commissioners over the land to take a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.

35 They should collect all the food of these good years that are coming and store up the grain under the authority of Pharaoh, to be kept in the cities for food.

Cross References

• 1. ver 39
• 2. S Genesis 39:9