Genesis 41:41-57
Summary for Gen 41:41-46: 41:41-46 a Joseph was made the acting ruler or manager of Egypt.41:42 b 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 c Pharaoh made Joseph second-in-command; all the people had to submit to him. Cp. Ps 105:16-22 d.
41:45 e 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 f He was thirty years old: It had been approximately thirteen years since his brothers had sold Joseph into slavery (37:2 g).
• he inspected the entire land of Egypt: As a wise manager, his first priority was to learn the scope of his responsibilities.
Summary for Gen 41:47-57: 41:47-57 h Pharaoh’s dreams were fulfilled in keeping with Joseph’s interpretation.
Summary for Gen 41:50-52: 41:50-52 i In spite of his position and authority, Joseph never abandoned his heritage; he gave Hebrew names to his two sons.
• Manasseh: Joseph’s prosperity and success made him “forget” the misery of separation from his family.
• Ephraim: In so naming him, Joseph proclaimed his gratitude to God for making him “fruitful” in Egypt.
Summary for Gen 41:53-57: 41:53-57 j Joseph’s wisdom paid off, for the seven years of plenty were followed by seven years of severe famine, but throughout Egypt there was plenty of food. Joseph had grain to sell to the Egyptians and to people from other countries as well.
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