Verse 33

Now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt.

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Referenced Verses

  • Gen 41:39 : 39 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.'
  • Exod 18:19-22 : 19 Now listen to me; I will give you advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people's representative before God and bring their disputes to Him. 20 Teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way they must walk and the work they must do. 21 But select capable men from among all the people—men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain. Appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens. 22 Let them judge the people at all times. Have them bring every difficult case to you, but have them decide simple cases themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you.
  • Deut 1:13 : 13 Choose for yourselves wise, discerning, and known men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.
  • Dan 4:27 : 27 the king said, "Is not this the great Babylon which I have built as a royal residence by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?"
  • Acts 6:3 : 3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we can appoint to this responsibility.