Genesis 41:37-46
Summary for Gen 41:37-40: 41:37-40 a Pharaoh recognized that Joseph was the man for the job; he had the spirit of God and was intelligent and wise. God showed his sovereign rule in Egypt; Israelites who later read the account could be confident that God would save them as he had promised.Summary for Gen 41:41-46: 41:41-46 b Joseph was made the acting ruler or manager of Egypt.
41:42 c Pharaoh’s signet ring had a seal used for signing documents. The seal was impressed in soft clay, which hardened and left a permanent impression of the ruler’s signature, which carried his authority. Numerous seals of this type have been found in archaeological digs.
• The linen clothing and gold chain signified Joseph’s new status as ruler.
Summary for Gen 41:43-44: 41:43-44 d Pharaoh made Joseph second-in-command; all the people had to submit to him. Cp. Ps 105:16-22 e.
41:45 f As token of Joseph’s new status, Pharaoh gave him an Egyptian name and a wife from a high-ranking family.
• On was a center for sun worship that came to be known as Heliopolis (“sun city”).
41:46 g He was thirty years old: It had been approximately thirteen years since his brothers had sold Joseph into slavery (37:2 h).
• he inspected the entire land of Egypt: As a wise manager, his first priority was to learn the scope of his responsibilities.
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