Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The reason the dream was given to Pharaoh in two forms is that the matter has been firmly decided by God, and God will do it soon. New Living Translation As for having two similar dreams, it means that these events have been decreed by God, and he will soon make them happen. English Standard Version And the doubling of Pharaoh’s dream means that the thing is fixed by God, and God will shortly bring it about. Berean Standard Bible Moreover, because the dream was given to Pharaoh in two versions, the matter has been decreed by God, and He will carry it out shortly. King James Bible And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. New King James Version And the dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. New American Standard Bible Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter is confirmed by God, and God will quickly bring it about. NASB 1995 “Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter is determined by God, and God will quickly bring it about. NASB 1977 “Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter is determined by God, and God will quickly bring it about. Legacy Standard Bible Now as for the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it means that the matter is confirmed by God, and God will quickly bring it about. Amplified Bible That the dream was repeated twice to Pharaoh [and in two different ways] indicates that this matter is fully determined and established by God, and God will bring it to pass very quickly. Christian Standard Bible Since the dream was given twice to Pharaoh, it means that the matter has been determined by God, and he will carry it out soon. Holman Christian Standard Bible Since the dream was given twice to Pharaoh, it means that the matter has been determined by God, and He will carry it out soon.” American Standard Version And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh, it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. Contemporary English Version God has given you two dreams to let you know that he has definitely decided to do this and that he will do it soon. English Revised Version And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. GOD'S WORD® Translation The reason Pharaoh has had a recurring dream is because the matter has been definitely decided by God, and he will do it very soon. Good News Translation The repetition of your dream means that the matter is fixed by God and that he will make it happen in the near future. International Standard Version "Now since Pharaoh had that dream twice, it means that this event has been scheduled by God, and God will bring it to pass very soon. Majority Standard Bible Moreover, because the dream was given to Pharaoh in two versions, the matter has been decreed by God, and He will carry it out shortly. NET Bible The dream was repeated to Pharaoh because the matter has been decreed by God, and God will make it happen soon. New Heart English Bible Now the dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice because the matter has been fixed by God, and God will carry it out soon. Webster's Bible Translation And for that the dream was doubled to Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. World English Bible The dream was doubled to Pharaoh, because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd because of the repeating of the dream to Pharaoh twice, surely the thing is established by God, and God is hurrying to do it. Young's Literal Translation 'And because of the repeating of the dream unto Pharaoh twice, surely the thing is established by God, and God is hastening to do it. Smith's Literal Translation And because of the repeating of Pharaoh's dream twice, that the word was prepared from God; and God is hastening to do it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd for that thou didst see the second time a dream pertaining to the same thing: it is a token of the certainty, and that the word of God cometh to pass, and is fulfilled speedily. Catholic Public Domain Version Now, as to what you saw the second time, it is a dream pertaining to the same thing. It is an indication of its firmness, because the word of God shall be done, and it shall be completed swiftly. New American Bible That Pharaoh had the same dream twice means that the matter has been confirmed by God and that God will soon bring it about. New Revised Standard Version And the doubling of Pharaoh’s dream means that the thing is fixed by God, and God will shortly bring it about. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as for that the dream was repeated to Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is already prepared by God, and God will hasten to bring it to pass. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And because the dream was repeated to Pharaoh two times, the response is prepared from before God, and God hastens to do it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice, it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. Brenton Septuagint Translation And concerning the repetition of the dream to Pharao twice, it is because the saying which is from God shall be true, and God will hasten to accomplish it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams…31The abundance in the land will not be remembered, since the famine that follows it will be so severe. 32Moreover, because the dream was given to Pharaoh in two versions, the matter has been decreed by God, and He will carry it out shortly. 33Now, therefore, Pharaoh should look for a discerning and wise man and set him over the land of Egypt.… Cross References Daniel 2:45 And just as you saw a stone being cut out of the mountain without human hands, and it shattered the iron, bronze, clay, silver, and gold, so the great God has told the king what will happen in the future. The dream is true, and its interpretation is trustworthy.” Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? 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.’ Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. Job 33:14-15 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, Matthew 18:16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” Hebrews 6:17-18 So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. / Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. Revelation 3:14 To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation. Isaiah 14:24 The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God, Psalm 33:9 For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. Jeremiah 44:29-30 This will be a sign to you that I will punish you in this place, declares the LORD, so that you may know that My threats of harm against you will surely stand. / This is what the LORD says: Behold, I will deliver Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hands of his enemies who seek his life, just as I delivered Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the enemy who was seeking his life.” Ezekiel 12:25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” Treasury of Scripture And for that the dream was doubled to Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass. doubled. Genesis 37:7,9 For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf… Job 33:14,15 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not… 2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. it is because. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Isaiah 14:24-27 The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: … Isaiah 46:10,11 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: … established by. Isaiah 30:33 For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the LORD, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it. Matthew 25:34,41 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: … Mark 10:40 But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared. Jump to Previous Decided Determined Double Doubled Dream Established Firmly Fixed Forms Hasten Hastening Matter Means Pharaoh Pharaoh's Quickly Reason Regards Repeating Repetition Shortly Soon Surely TwiceJump to Next Decided Determined Double Doubled Dream Established Firmly Fixed Forms Hasten Hastening Matter Means Pharaoh Pharaoh's Quickly Reason Regards Repeating Repetition Shortly Soon Surely TwiceGenesis 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. Moreover, because the dream was given to Pharaoh in two versions In ancient Near Eastern culture, dreams were often considered messages from the divine. Pharaoh, as the ruler of Egypt, was seen as a god-like figure, yet he required interpretation from Joseph, a Hebrew slave, highlighting God's sovereignty over all nations and rulers. The repetition of the dream in two forms underscores its certainty and importance. This mirrors the biblical principle found in Deuteronomy 19:15, where two or three witnesses establish a matter, emphasizing the reliability and divine origin of the message. the matter has been decreed by God and He will carry it out shortly Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt who receives two dreams that trouble him, prompting him to seek an interpretation. 2. Joseph A Hebrew man who is called upon to interpret Pharaoh's dreams, having been endowed by God with the ability to interpret dreams. 3. Egypt The setting of the account, a powerful ancient civilization where Joseph rises to prominence. 4. Dreams Two dreams given to Pharaoh, symbolizing seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. 5. God's Decree The divine decision that the events foretold in the dreams will happen soon, emphasizing God's sovereignty and control over future events. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod's control over history is evident as He decrees events and ensures their fulfillment. The Certainty of God's Word The repetition of the dream underscores the certainty and imminence of God's plans, encouraging trust in His promises. The Role of Divine Revelation God uses dreams and visions to communicate His will, demonstrating His desire to guide and inform His people. Preparation and Wisdom Joseph's interpretation leads to practical steps for preparation, teaching the importance of wisdom and foresight in responding to God's revelations. Faithfulness in Adversity Joseph's rise from prison to power illustrates God's faithfulness and the rewards of remaining steadfast in difficult circumstances. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Moreover, onוְעַ֨ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the basis of כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the dream הַחֲל֛וֹם (ha·ḥă·lō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2472: A dream being given פַּעֲמָ֑יִם (pa·‘ă·mā·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Pharaoh פַּרְעֹ֖ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings in two versions, הִשָּׁנ֧וֹת (hiš·šā·nō·wṯ) Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8138: To fold, duplicate, to transmute the matter הַדָּבָר֙ (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause has been decreed נָכ֤וֹן (nā·ḵō·wn) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3559: To be erect by מֵעִ֣ם (mê·‘im) Preposition-m Strong's 5973: With, equally with God, הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative and He הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will carry it out לַעֲשֹׂתֽוֹ׃ (la·‘ă·śō·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make shortly. וּמְמַהֵ֥ר (ū·mə·ma·hêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 4116: To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly Links Genesis 41:32 NIVGenesis 41:32 NLT Genesis 41:32 ESV Genesis 41:32 NASB Genesis 41:32 KJV Genesis 41:32 BibleApps.com Genesis 41:32 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:32 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:32 French Bible Genesis 41:32 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 41:32 The dream was doubled to Pharaoh because (Gen. 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