Genesis 41:33 - The Scriptures 1998

³³ “And now, let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Mitsrayim.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³³ Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³³ So now let Pharaoh seek out and provide a man discreet, understanding, proficient, and wise and set him over the land of Egypt [as governor].

American Standard Version (1901)

³³ Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.

Common English Bible

³³ “Now Pharaoh should find an intelligent, wise man and give him authority over the land of Egypt.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³³ Now therefore, let the king provide a wise and industrious man, and place him over the land of Egypt,

Genesis 41:33 Cross References

Genesis 41:34

“Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint overseers over the land, to take up one-fifth of the land of Mitsrayim in the seven years of plenty.

Genesis 41:39

Then Pharaoh said to Yosĕ

Daniel 4:27

“Therefore, O sovereign, let my counsel be acceptable to you, and break off your sins by righteousness, and your crookednesses by showing favour to the poor – your prosperity might be extended.”

Acts 6:3

“Therefore, brothers, seek out from among you seven men who are known to be filled with the Set-apart Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint for this duty,

Deuteronomy 1:13

‘Choose men, wise and understanding, and known to your tribes, and let me appoint them as your heads.’