Genesis 41:38-40
New Century Version
38 And the king asked them, “Can we find a better man than Joseph to take this job? God’s spirit is truly in him!”
39 So the king said to Joseph, “God has shown you all this. There is no one as wise and understanding as you are, so 40 I will put you in charge of my palace. All the people will obey your orders, and only I will be greater than you.”
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Genesis 41:38-40
New International Version
38 So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God[a]?”(A)
39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you,(B) there is no one so discerning and wise as you.(C) 40 You shall be in charge of my palace,(D) and all my people are to submit to your orders.(E) Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.(F)”
Footnotes
- Genesis 41:38 Or of the gods
Genesis 41:38-40
King James Version
38 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:
40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
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