Genesis 41:25
New International Version
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do.

New Living Translation
Joseph responded, “Both of Pharaoh’s dreams mean the same thing. God is telling Pharaoh in advance what he is about to do.

English Standard Version
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one; God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do.

Berean Standard Bible
At this, Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.

King James Bible
And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do.

New King James Version
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one; God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do:

New American Standard Bible
And Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s dreams are one and the same; God has told to Pharaoh what He is about to do.

NASB 1995
Now Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s dreams are one and the same; God has told to Pharaoh what He is about to do.

NASB 1977
Now Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s dreams are one and the same; God has told to Pharaoh what He is about to do.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s dreams are one and the same; God has declared to Pharaoh what He is about to do.

Amplified Bible
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The [two] dreams are one [and the same and have one interpretation]; God has shown Pharaoh what He is about to do.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s dreams mean the same thing. God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s dreams mean the same thing. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.

American Standard Version
And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: what God is about to do he hath declared unto Pharaoh.

Contemporary English Version
Joseph replied: Your Majesty, both of your dreams mean the same thing, and in them God has shown what he is going to do.

English Revised Version
And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: what God is about to do he hath declared unto Pharaoh.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, "Pharaoh had the same dream twice. God has told Pharaoh what he's going to do.

Good News Translation
Joseph said to the king, "The two dreams mean the same thing; God has told you what he is going to do.

International Standard Version
"Pharaoh's dreams are identical," Joseph replied. "God has told Pharaoh what he is getting ready to do.

Majority Standard Bible
At this, Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.

NET Bible
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, "Both dreams of Pharaoh have the same meaning. God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do.

New Heart English Bible
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, "The dreams of Pharaoh are one. God has told Pharaoh what he is about to do.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Joseph said to Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one; God hath showed Pharaoh what he is about to do.

World English Bible
Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dream of Pharaoh is one. What God is about to do he has declared to Pharaoh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Joseph says to Pharaoh, “The dream of Pharaoh is one: that which God is doing he has declared to Pharaoh;

Young's Literal Translation
And Joseph saith unto Pharaoh, 'The dream of Pharaoh is one: that which God is doing he hath declared to Pharaoh;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joseph will say to Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh, one: this which he did; God announces to Pharaoh.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Joseph answered: The king's dream is one: God hath shewn to Pharao what he is about to do.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Joseph responded: “The dream of the king is one. What God will do, he has revealed to Pharaoh.

New American Bible
Joseph said to Pharaoh: “Pharaoh’s dreams have the same meaning. God has made known to Pharaoh what he is about to do.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, “Pharaoh’s dreams are one and the same; God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Joseph said to Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one; God has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yoseph said to Pharaoh, “The dream, Oh, Pharaoh, is one; that which God does he has shown to Pharaoh.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Joseph said unto Pharaoh: 'The dream of Pharaoh is one; what God is about to do He hath declared unto Pharaoh.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Joseph said to Pharao, The dream of Pharao is one; whatever God does, he has shewn to Pharao.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams
24And the thin heads of grain swallowed the seven plump ones. I told this dream to the magicians, but no one could explain it to me.” 25At this, Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do. 26The seven good cows are seven years, and the seven ripe heads of grain are seven years. The dreams have the same meaning.…

Cross References
Daniel 2:28-30
But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these: / As you lay on your bed, O king, your thoughts turned to the future, and the Revealer of Mysteries made known to you what will happen. / And to me this mystery has been revealed, not because I have more wisdom than any man alive, but in order that the interpretation might be made known to the king, and that you may understand the thoughts of your mind.

Daniel 2:47
The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”

Acts 2:17
‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.

Acts 7:9-10
Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.

Psalm 105:19-22
until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. / The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, ...

Daniel 4:18
This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can interpret it for me. But you are able, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”

Daniel 5:12
did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”

Amos 3:7
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.

1 Corinthians 12:7-11
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. / To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit, / to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, ...

Job 33:14-16
For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices. / In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds, / He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings

Isaiah 46:10
I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’

Acts 2:30
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.

1 Peter 1:20
He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Hebrews 1:1-2
On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.


Treasury of Scripture

And Joseph said to Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God has showed Pharaoh what he is about to do.

God.

Genesis 41:16
And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

Exodus 9:14
For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth.

Joshua 11:6
And the LORD said unto Joshua, Be not afraid because of them: for to morrow about this time will I deliver them up all slain before Israel: thou shalt hough their horses, and burn their chariots with fire.

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Genesis 41
1. Pharaoh has two dreams.
9. Joseph interprets them.
33. He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.
46. The seven years of plenty.
50. He begets children.
53. The famine begins.














Then Joseph said to Pharaoh
This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the narrative. Joseph, a Hebrew slave and prisoner, stands before Pharaoh, the most powerful ruler in Egypt. The Hebrew name "Joseph" (יוֹסֵף, Yosef) means "He will add," reflecting Joseph's role in God's plan to add wisdom and provision to Egypt. This encounter is a divine appointment, showcasing God's sovereignty in elevating Joseph to a position of influence. Historically, Pharaohs were considered divine figures, yet here, Joseph, a servant of the Most High God, is about to interpret dreams that even Pharaoh's magicians could not decipher.

The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same
Joseph begins by unifying the two dreams Pharaoh had, indicating that they carry a single, divine message. The Hebrew word for "dreams" (חֲלוֹמוֹת, chalomot) suggests visions or revelations that are significant and require divine interpretation. In the ancient Near East, dreams were often seen as messages from the gods, and Joseph's ability to interpret them underscores the power of the God of Israel over the gods of Egypt. This unity of the dreams signifies the certainty and importance of the message God is conveying.

God has revealed to Pharaoh
Here, Joseph attributes the source of the revelation to God, using the Hebrew word "Elohim" (אֱלֹהִים), which emphasizes God's majesty and power. This is a bold declaration in the Egyptian court, where multiple deities were worshiped. Joseph's statement is a testament to his faith and the supremacy of the one true God. It also highlights the theme of divine revelation, where God chooses to communicate His plans through dreams, a common biblical motif.

what He is about to do
This phrase indicates the immediacy and certainty of God's plan. The Hebrew verb "to do" (עָשָׂה, asah) implies action and fulfillment. Joseph is not merely predicting the future; he is declaring God's sovereign will. This reflects the biblical principle that God is actively involved in the affairs of nations and individuals. Historically, this revelation would prepare Egypt for the coming years of abundance and famine, demonstrating God's providential care and the importance of obedience to His guidance.

Verse 25. - And Joseph said unto Pharaoh (the inability of the magicians to read the dream of Pharaoh was the best proof that Joseph spoke from inspiration), The dream of Pharaoh is one (i.e. the two dreams have the same significance): God hath showed Pharaoh what he is about to do (literally, what the Elohim is doing, i.e. is about to do, he causeth to be seen by Pharaoh).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Joseph
יוֹסֵף֙ (yō·w·sêp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites

said
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Pharaoh,
פַּרְעֹ֔ה (par·‘ōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings

“The dreams
חֲל֥וֹם (ḥă·lō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2472: A dream

of Pharaoh
פַּרְעֹ֖ה (par·‘ōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings

are one and the same.
אֶחָ֣ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

God
הָאֱלֹהִ֛ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

has revealed
הִגִּ֥יד (hig·gîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous

to Pharaoh
לְפַרְעֹֽה׃ (lə·p̄ar·‘ōh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings

what
אֲשֶׁ֧ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

He is about to do.
עֹשֶׂ֖ה (‘ō·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make


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