37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.
37 The plan seemed good to Pharaoh and to all his officials.
37 This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants.
37 This seemed like a good idea to Pharaoh and his officials.
37 So the advice was good in the eyes of Pharaoh and in the eyes of all his servants.
37 Joseph's suggestions were well received by Pharaoh and his officials.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 41:37
Commentary on Genesis 41:33-45
(Read Genesis 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.