Genesis 41:38 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find anyone else like this, one in whom is the spirit of God?” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find this man's equal, a man in whom is the spirit of God? American Standard Version (1901) And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is? Common English Bible and Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man with more God-given gifts than this one?” Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them, "Would we be able to find another such man, who is full of the Spirit of God?" Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And he said to them: Can we find such another man, that is full of the spirit of God? |
“And you, Ezra, according to the God-given wisdom you possess, appoint magistrates and judges who may judge all the people in the province Beyond the River who know the laws of your God, and you shall teach those who do not know them.
But truly it is the spirit in a mortal, the breath of the Almighty that makes for understanding.
A servant who deals wisely has the king’s favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.
Do you see those who are skillful in their work? They will serve kings; they will not serve common people.
Clearly the princes of Zoan are foolish; the wise counselors of Pharaoh give stupid counsel. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the sages, a descendant of ancient kings”?
“This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. Now you, Belteshazzar, declare the interpretation, since all the wise men of my kingdom are unable to tell me the interpretation. You are able, however, for you are endowed with a spirit of the holy gods.”
So I made a decree that all the wise men of Babylon should be brought before me, in order that they might tell me the interpretation of the dream.
There is a man in your kingdom who is endowed with a spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father he was found to have enlightenment, understanding, and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, made him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners,
I have heard of you that a spirit of the gods is in you and that enlightenment, understanding, and excellent wisdom are found in you.
Soon Daniel distinguished himself above the other administrators and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king planned to appoint him over the whole kingdom.
So the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for complaint against Daniel in connection with the kingdom. But they could find no grounds for complaint or any corruption, because he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption could be found in him.
So the Lord said to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay your hand upon him;