Genèse - Caput 41

Genèse 41.1 post duos annos vidit Pharao somnium putabat se stare super fluvium Genèse 41.2 de quo ascendebant septem boves pulchrae et crassae nimis et pascebantur in locis palustribus Genèse 41.3 aliae quoque septem emergebant de flumine foedae confectaeque macie et pascebantur in ipsa amnis ripa in locis virentibus Genèse 41.4 devoraveruntque eas quarum mira species et habitudo corporum erat expergefactus Pharao Genèse 41.5 rursum dormivit et vidit alterum somnium septem spicae pullulabant in culmo uno plenae atque formonsae Genèse 41.6 aliae quoque totidem spicae tenues et percussae uredine oriebantur Genèse 41.7 devorantes omnem priorum pulchritudinem evigilans post quietem Genèse 41.8 et facto mane pavore perterritus misit ad coniectores Aegypti cunctosque sapientes et accersitis narravit somnium nec erat qui interpretaretur Genèse 41.9 tunc demum reminiscens pincernarum magister ait confiteor peccatum meum Genèse 41.10 iratus rex servis suis me et magistrum pistorum retrudi iussit in carcerem principis militum Genèse 41.11 ubi una nocte uterque vidimus somnium praesagum futurorum Genèse 41.12 erat ibi puer hebraeus eiusdem ducis militum famulus cui narrantes somnia Genèse 41.13 audivimus quicquid postea rei probavit eventus ego enim redditus sum officio meo et ille suspensus est in cruce Genèse 41.14 protinus ad regis imperium eductum de carcere Ioseph totonderunt ac veste mutata obtulerunt ei Genèse 41.15 cui ille ait vidi somnia nec est qui edisserat quae audivi te prudentissime conicere Genèse 41.16 respondit Ioseph absque me Deus respondebit prospera Pharaoni Genèse 41.17 narravit ergo ille quod viderat putabam me stare super ripam fluminis Genèse 41.18 et septem boves de amne conscendere pulchras nimis et obesis carnibus quae in pastu paludis virecta carpebant Genèse 41.19 et ecce has sequebantur aliae septem boves in tantum deformes et macilentae ut numquam tales in terra Aegypti viderim Genèse 41.20 quae devoratis et consumptis prioribus Genèse 41.21 nullum saturitatis dedere vestigium sed simili macie et squalore torpebant evigilans rursum sopore depressus Genèse 41.22 vidi somnium septem spicae pullulabant in culmo uno plenae atque pulcherrimae Genèse 41.23 aliae quoque septem tenues et percussae uredine oriebantur stipula Genèse 41.24 quae priorum pulchritudinem devorarunt narravi coniectoribus somnium et nemo est qui edisserat Genèse 41.25 respondit Ioseph somnium regis unum est quae facturus est Deus ostendit Pharaoni Genèse 41.26 septem boves pulchrae et septem spicae plenae septem ubertatis anni sunt eandemque vim somnii conprehendunt Genèse 41.27 septem quoque boves tenues atque macilentae quae ascenderunt post eas et septem spicae tenues et vento urente percussae septem anni sunt venturae famis Genèse 41.28 qui hoc ordine conplebuntur Genèse 41.29 ecce septem anni venient fertilitatis magnae in universa terra Aegypti Genèse 41.30 quos sequentur septem anni alii tantae sterilitatis ut oblivioni tradatur cuncta retro abundantia consumptura est enim fames omnem terram Genèse 41.31 et ubertatis magnitudinem perditura inopiae magnitudo Genèse 41.32 quod autem vidisti secundo ad eandem rem pertinens somnium firmitatis indicium est eo quod fiat sermo Dei et velocius impleatur Genèse 41.33 nunc ergo provideat rex virum sapientem et industrium et praeficiat eum terrae Aegypti Genèse 41.34 qui constituat praepositos per singulas regiones et quintam partem fructuum per septem annos fertilitatis Genèse 41.36 et paretur futurae septem annorum fami quae pressura est Aegyptum et non consumetur terra inopia Genèse 41.37 placuit Pharaoni consilium et cunctis ministris eius Genèse 41.38 locutusque est ad eos num invenire poterimus talem virum qui spiritu Dei plenus sit Genèse 41.39 dixit ergo ad Ioseph quia ostendit Deus tibi omnia quae locutus es numquid sapientiorem et similem tui invenire potero Genèse 41.40 tu eris super domum meam et ad tui oris imperium cunctus populus oboediet uno tantum regni solio te praecedam Genèse 41.41 dicens quoque rursum Pharao ad Ioseph ecce constitui te super universam terram Aegypti Genèse 41.42 tulit anulum de manu sua et dedit in manu eius vestivitque eum stola byssina et collo torquem auream circumposuit Genèse 41.43 fecitque ascendere super currum suum secundum clamante praecone ut omnes coram eo genuflecterent et praepositum esse scirent universae terrae Aegypti Genèse 41.44 dixit quoque rex ad Ioseph ego sum Pharao absque tuo imperio non movebit quisquam manum aut pedem in omni terra Aegypti Genèse 41.45 vertitque nomen illius et vocavit eum lingua aegyptiaca Salvatorem mundi dedit quoque illi uxorem Aseneth filiam Putiphare sacerdotis Heliopoleos egressus itaque Ioseph ad terram Aegypti Genèse 41.46 triginta autem erat annorum quando stetit in conspectu regis Pharaonis circuivit omnes regiones Aegypti Genèse 41.47 venitque fertilitas septem annorum et in manipulos redactae segetes congregatae sunt in horrea Aegypti Genèse 41.48 omnis etiam frugum abundantia in singulis urbibus condita est Genèse 41.49 tantaque fuit multitudo tritici ut harenae maris coaequaretur et copia mensuram excederet Genèse 41.50 nati sunt autem Ioseph filii duo antequam veniret fames quos ei peperit Aseneth filia Putiphare sacerdotis Heliopoleos Genèse 41.51 vocavitque nomen primogeniti Manasse dicens oblivisci me fecit Deus omnium laborum meorum et domum patris mei Genèse 41.52 nomen quoque secundi appellavit Ephraim dicens crescere me fecit Deus in terra paupertatis meae Genèse 41.53 igitur transactis septem annis ubertatis qui fuerant in Aegypto Genèse 41.54 coeperunt venire septem anni inopiae quos praedixerat Ioseph et in universo orbe fames praevaluit in cuncta autem terra Aegypti erat panis Genèse 41.55 qua esuriente clamavit populus ad Pharaonem alimenta petens quibus ille respondit ite ad Ioseph et quicquid vobis dixerit facite Genèse 41.56 crescebat autem cotidie fames in omni terra aperuitque Ioseph universa horrea et vendebat Aegyptiis nam et illos oppresserat fames Genèse 41.57 omnesque provinciae veniebant in Aegyptum ut emerent escas et malum inopiae temperarent

Genèse : Caput 41

Joseph's Rise to Power in Egypt: A Lesson in Faith

Genesis chapter 41 tells the moving story of Joseph's rise to power in Egypt. This account illustrates how God turns adversity into opportunity. Through Pharaoh's dreams and Joseph's divine interpretation, we see God's wisdom at work, preparing His people through crises and orchestrating a dramatic reversal of fortunes.

The Eternal Principles of Genesis 41

This chapter clearly demonstrates that God has the power to lift up the humble and use individuals to save nations. As we meditate on this story, let's consider five biblical passages that illuminate the eternal principles reflected in this transformative story.

Acts 7:10

"And freed him from all his troubles. God gave Joseph wisdom and made him acceptable to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him administrator over Egypt and all his palace." This verse summarizes Joseph's rise to power in Egypt, as recounted in Genesis 41.

1 Corinthians 10:13

"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to humankind. And God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able to bear. But if they are tempted, he will provide a way out so that they can endure it." This passage reflects Joseph's faithfulness throughout the difficult years leading up to his ascension, as shown in Genesis 41.

Psalms 105:20-21

"The king ordered his release, and the leader of the peoples set him free. He made him master of his house and administrator of all his possessions." This psalm directly refers to Joseph's release and promotion, as recounted in Genesis 41.

Proverbs 21:1

"The king's heart is like a river controlled by the Lord; he directs it where he wishes." This proverb illustrates how God used Pharaoh to elevate Joseph to a position of power, as shown in Genesis 41.

Daniel 2:28

"But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He showed King Nebuchadnezzar what would happen in the last days. Your dream and the visions that crossed your mind as you lay there were these:" Just like Daniel, Joseph, in Genesis 41, emphasizes that it is God who reveals the meaning of dreams.

Conclusion

Through Joseph's story, we learn that even in the darkest times, God's light can shine. Whether in our own lives or in the world around us, let us remember that God is always in control, ready to turn our trials into blessings. May we keep the faith and seek divine wisdom in our own challenges.