Parallel Verses
Amplified
So Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this [a man equal to Joseph], in whom is the divine spirit [of God]?”
New American Standard Bible
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this,
King James Version
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
Holman Bible
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God’s spirit
International Standard Version
so Pharaoh asked his servants, "Can we find anyone else like this someone in whom the Spirit of God lives?
A Conservative Version
And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?
American Standard Version
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?
Bible in Basic English
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, Where may we get such a man as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?
Darby Translation
And Pharaoh said to his bondmen, Shall we find one as this, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
Julia Smith Translation
And Pharaoh will say to his servants, Shall we find such as this man which has the spirit of God in him?
King James 2000
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find a man like this in whom is the spirit of God?"
Modern King James verseion
And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find any man like this, in whom the Spirit of God is?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said Pharaoh unto his servants, "Where shall we find such a man as this is, that hath the spirit of God in him?"
NET Bible
So Pharaoh asked his officials, "Can we find a man like Joseph, one in whom the Spirit of God is present?"
New Heart English Bible
Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?"
The Emphasized Bible
and Pharaoh said unto his servants, - Can we find such a one, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?
Webster
And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find such a man as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?
World English Bible
Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?"
Youngs Literal Translation
and Pharaoh saith unto his servants, 'Do we find like this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?'
Themes
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Government » Mosaic » A similar senate existed » Among the egyptians
Government » Paternal functions of
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » Joseph
Joseph » Son of jacob » Was a prophet
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is promoted to authority next to pharaoh at thirty years of age
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » His wisdom
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Prudence » Instances of » Joseph, in the affairs of egypt
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Joseph, in how he conducted the affairs of egypt
Interlinear
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References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 41:38
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Advises Pharaoh
37 Now the plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all of his servants. 38 So Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this [a man equal to Joseph], in whom is the divine spirit [of God]?” 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since [your] God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and clear-headed and wise as you are.
Cross References
Daniel 4:18
This is the dream which I, King Nebuchadnezzar, have seen. Now you, Belteshazzar, explain its meaning, since none of the wise men of my kingdom are able to reveal its interpretation to me; but you are able, for a spirit of the holy gods is in you.’
Daniel 5:11
There is a man in your kingdom in whom is
Daniel 5:14
I have heard of you, that a spirit of the gods is in you, and that illumination, insight, and extraordinary wisdom have been found in you.
Numbers 27:18
The Lord said to Moses, “Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay your hand on him;
Job 32:8
“But there is [a vital force and] a spirit [of intelligence] in man,
And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.
Daniel 4:6
So I gave orders to bring in before me all the wise men of Babylon, so that they might make known to me the interpretation of the dream.
Daniel 4:8-9
But at last Daniel came in before me, whose name is Belteshazzar, after the name of my god, and in whom is
Daniel 6:3
Then this Daniel, because of the extraordinary spirit within him, began distinguishing himself among the commissioners and the satraps, and the king planned to appoint him over the entire realm.