Genesis 41:33

Genesis chapter 41 · verse 33 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

King James Version · 1611

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

American Standard Version · 1901

Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

v.32And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh, it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.

v.33This passage

v.34Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, and take up the fifth part of the land of Egypt in the seven plenteous years.

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Acts 6:3
Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Exodus 18:19
Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God be with thee: be thou for the people to God-ward, and bring thou the causes unto God:
Deuteronomy 1:13
Take you wise men, and understanding, and known, according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.
Daniel 4:27
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.
Genesis 41:39
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou: