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Genesis 41:36-38
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Genesis 41:36-38
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
36 That food shall be a reserve for the land against the seven years of famine that are to befall the land of Egypt, so that the land may not perish through the famine.’
Joseph’s Rise to Power
37 The proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants. 38 Pharaoh said to his servants, ‘Can we find anyone else like this—one in whom is the spirit of God?’
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Genesis 41:36-38
Easy-to-Read Version
Genesis 41:36-38
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36 Then during the seven years of hunger, there will be food for the country of Egypt. And Egypt will not be destroyed by the famine.”
37 This seemed like a very good idea to Pharaoh, and all his officials agreed. 38 Then Pharaoh told them, “I don’t think we can find anyone better than Joseph to take this job! God’s Spirit is in him, making him very wise!”
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Genesis 41:36-38
New International Version
Genesis 41:36-38
New International Version
36 This food should be held in reserve for the country, to be used during the seven years of famine that will come upon Egypt,(A) so that the country may not be ruined by the famine.”
37 The plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his officials.(B) 38 So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God[a]?”(C)
Footnotes
- Genesis 41:38 Or of the gods
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