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Genesis 41:33
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Genesis 41:33
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33 Now therefore let Pharaoh select a man who is discerning and wise and set him over the land of Egypt.
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Genesis 41:33
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Genesis 41:33
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33 “And now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man(A) and put him in charge of the land of Egypt.(B)
Genesis 41:39
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Genesis 41:39
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39 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is no one so discerning and wise as you.
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Genesis 41:39
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Genesis 41:39
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39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you,(A) there is no one so discerning and wise as you.(B)
Acts 6:3
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Acts 6:3
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3 Therefore, brothers and sisters, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this task,(A)
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Acts 6:3
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Acts 6:3
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3 Brothers and sisters,(A) choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit(B) and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them(C)
Daniel 4:27
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Daniel 4:27
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27 Therefore, O king, may my counsel be acceptable to you: atone for[a] your sins with righteousness and your iniquities with mercy to the oppressed, so that your prosperity may be prolonged.”(A)
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Daniel 4:27
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Daniel 4:27
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Deuteronomy 1:13
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Deuteronomy 1:13
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13 Choose for each of your tribes individuals who are wise, discerning, and reputable, and I will make them your leaders.’(A)
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Deuteronomy 1:13
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Deuteronomy 1:13
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13 Choose some wise, understanding and respected men(A) from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.”
Exodus 18:19-22
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Exodus 18:19-22
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19 Now listen to me. I will give you counsel, and God be with you! You should represent the people before God and bring their cases to God.(A) 20 Teach them the statutes and instructions and make known to them the way they are to go and the things they are to do.(B) 21 You should also look for able men among all the people, men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain; set them as officers over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.(C) 22 Let them sit as judges for the people at all times; let them bring every important case to you but decide every minor case themselves. So it will be easier for you, and they will bear the burden with you.(D)
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Exodus 18:19-22
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Exodus 18:19-22
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19 Listen now to me and I will give you some advice, and may God be with you.(A) You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their disputes(B) to him. 20 Teach them his decrees and instructions,(C) and show them the way they are to live(D) and how they are to behave.(E) 21 But select capable men(F) from all the people—men who fear(G) God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain(H)—and appoint them as officials(I) over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. 22 Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case(J) to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share(K) it with you.
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