Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 41:38

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 41:38

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 41:38

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom the spirit of God is?" — Genesis 41:38 (ASV)

In whom the Spirit of God is. —Joseph from the first declared that he neither claimed for himself, nor possessed any art of divination, but that Elohim would answer (that which would be for) the peace of Pharaoh (Genesis 41:16). And not only does Pharaoh now recognize the truth of Joseph’s words, but also sees in him the instrument by which Elohim had spoken. But besides the interpretation of the dreams, Joseph had given the king wise and prudent advice, and he justly felt that one so gifted by God, and so intelligent in counsel, was the person best fitted to carry Egypt through the years of trouble in store for her.