38 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?"
38 Then Pharaoh said to his officials, "Isn't this the man we need? Are we going to find anyone else who has God's spirit in him like this?"
38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, "Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?"
38 So Pharaoh asked his officials, "Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the spirit of God?"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 41:38
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.