Genesis 41:39

39 So the king said to Joseph, "God has shown you all this. There is no one as wise and understanding as you are, so

Genesis 41:39 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 41:39

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph
After his servants had agreed to his being the man: at least Pharaoh had declared his mind that he should be the person; which if any of them disliked, as probably might be the case of some through envy, and as desirous of the post themselves, yet durst not make any opposition to it: forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this;
the interpretation of his dreams, what would be hereafter for fourteen years to come, what was advisable to be done for the good of the nation, and had proposed a plan so well contrived and formed: [there is] none so discreet and wise as thou [art];
and consequently none so fit for this business, since he was so divinely qualified; and Justin, the Heathen writer ^F18, observes that he had such knowledge and experience of things, that his answers seemed to be given not from men, but from God.

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FOOTNOTES:

F18 E. Trogo, l. 36. c. 32.

Genesis 41:39 In-Context

37 This seemed like a very good idea to the king, and all his officers agreed.

38 And the king asked them, "Can we find a better man than Joseph to take this job? God's spirit is truly in him!"

39 So the king said to Joseph, "God has shown you all this. There is no one as wise and understanding as you are, so

40 I will put you in charge of my palace. All the people will obey your orders, and only I will be greater than you."

41 Then the king said to Joseph, "Look! I have put you in charge of all the land of Egypt."