Genesis 41:38
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New International Version (©2011)
So Pharaoh asked them, "Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God?"

New Living Translation (©2007)
So Pharaoh asked his officials, "Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the spirit of God?"

English Standard Version (©2001)
And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?”

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find a man like this, in whom is a divine spirit?"

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
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 Christian Standard Bible (©2009)
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God's spirit in him?"

International Standard Version (©2012)
so Pharaoh asked his servants, "Can we find anyone else like this—someone in whom the Spirit of God lives?

NET Bible (©2006)
So Pharaoh asked his officials, "Can we find a man like Joseph, one in whom the Spirit of God is present?"

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
So Pharaoh asked his servants, "Can we find anyone like this-a man who has God's Spirit in him?"

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?

American King James Version
And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?

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?

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to them: Can we find such another man, that is full of the spirit of God?

Darby Bible Translation
And Pharaoh said to his bondmen, Shall we find one as this, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?

English Revised Version
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?

Webster's Bible Translation
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?"

Young's Literal Translation
and Pharaoh saith unto his servants, 'Do we find like this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?'

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

41:33-45 Joseph gave good advice to Pharaoh. Fair warning should always be followed by good counsel. God has in his word told us of a day of trial before us, when we shall need all the grace we can have. Now, therefore, provide accordingly. Pharaoh gave Joseph an honourable testimony. He is a man in whom the spirit of God is; and such men ought to be valued. Pharaoh puts upon Joseph marks of honour. He gave him such a name as spoke the value he had for him, Zaphnath-paaneah, a revealer of secrets. This preferment of Joseph encourages all to trust in God. Some translate Joseph's new name, the saviour of the world. The brightest glories, even of the upper world, are put upon Christ, the highest trust lodged in his hand, and all power given him, both in heaven and earth.

Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And Pharaoh said unto his servants,.... That were about him, and with whom he was consulting about a proper person to be over this affair of gathering in the fruits of the earth in the time of plenty, and laying them up against a time of famine:

can we find such an one as this is, in whom the Spirit of God is? if we search among all the ranks and degrees of men throughout the kingdom, let them be of what character they will, we shall never find a man like this, who appears to have the Spirit of God, or "of the gods", as he in his Heathenish way spoke, and which he concluded from his vast knowledge of things; and especially of things future: hence the Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan interpret it, the spirit of prophecy from the Lord.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

38. Pharaoh said unto his servants—The kings of ancient Egypt were assisted in the management of state affairs by the advice of the most distinguished members of the priestly order; and, accordingly, before admitting Joseph to the new and extraordinary office that was to be created, those ministers were consulted as to the expediency and propriety of the appointment.

a man in whom the Spirit of God is—An acknowledgment of the being and power of the true God, though faint and feeble, continued to linger amongst the higher classes long after idolatry had come to prevail.

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Joseph Given Charge of Egypt
37And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants. 38And Pharaoh said to his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? 39And Pharaoh said to Joseph, For as much as God has showed you all this, there is none so discreet and wise as you are: …

Genesis 41:37 The plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his officials.
Job 32:8 But it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding.
Isaiah 19:11 The officials of Zoan are nothing but fools; the wise counselors of Pharaoh give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, "I am one of the wise men, a disciple of the ancient kings"?
Daniel 4:8 Finally, Daniel came into my presence and I told him the dream. (He is called Belteshazzar, after the name of my god, and the spirit of the holy gods is in him.)
Daniel 4:9 I said, "Belteshazzar, chief of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods is in you, and no mystery is too difficult for you. Here is my dream; interpret it for me.
Daniel 5:11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the time of your father he was found to have insight and intelligence and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers and diviners.
Daniel 5:14 I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom.