Let Pharaoh act by appointing administrators over the land and take a fifth portion from the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.
Genesis 41:33 - Tree of Life Version So now, let Pharaoh select a man discerning and wise and set him in authority over the land of Egypt. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. Common English Bible “Now Pharaoh should find an intelligent, wise man and give him authority over the land of Egypt. Catholic Public Domain Version Now therefore, let the king provide a wise and industrious man, and place him over the land of Egypt, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Now therefore let the king provide a wise and industrious man, and make him ruler over the land of Egypt, |
Let Pharaoh act by appointing administrators over the land and take a fifth portion from the land of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.
the king exclaimed, “Is this not the great Babylon that I have built as the royal residence by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?”
So, brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this duty.
Choose for yourselves wise and discerning men, well known to your tribes, and I will appoint them as your heads.’