Bible Strands
Genesis 41:28
It is just as I said to Pharaoh: God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Joseph addresses Pharaoh immediately after interpreting the dream of the cows and grain. He speaks to the king to confirm that the divine message he previously delivered remains the authoritative explanation for the upcoming events.
The words — דִּבַּרְתִּי (di.bar.ti) translates literally to "I spoke," and אֱלֹהִים ('E.lo.him) translates literally to "God."
The thread — This declaration aligns with Genesis 41:25, which states God has revealed what He is about to do, and echoes Genesis 41:16, where Joseph attributes the accurate answer to God rather than himself.
Why it lands — The text asserts that divine revelation precedes historical events, requiring the reader to acknowledge God as the sole agent who discloses and directs what occurs.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh.
Cross-references
- Genesis 41:25 At this, Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.
- Genesis 41:16 “I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.”