Genesis 41:37

37 The plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his officials.

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Genesis 41:37 in Other Translations

KJV

37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.

ESV

37 This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants.

NLT

37 Joseph’s suggestions were well received by Pharaoh and his officials.

MSG

37 This seemed like a good idea to Pharaoh and his officials.

CSB

37 The proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants.

Genesis 41:37 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 41:37

And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh
He approved of the advice Joseph gave, and of the scheme and plan which he proposed: and in the eyes of all his servants;
his nobles, ministers of state and courtiers, all highly commended and applauded it; and it was with the general and unanimous consent of all agreed that it should be put into execution: but then the next question, and the thing to be considered, was, who was a person fit to be engaged in such an affair?

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Genesis 41:37 In-Context

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.

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, so that the country may not be ruined by the famine.”

37 The plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his officials.

38 So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God ?”

39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you.

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1. Genesis 45:16; Esther 2:4; Isaiah 19:11

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Genesis 41:37 in Other Translations

Genesis 41:37 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 41:37 In-Context

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