Genesis 41:15
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.””
A short, plain-language explanation of Genesis 41:15 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that when thou hearest a dream thou canst interpret it.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Pharaoh saith unto Joseph, `A dream I have dreamed, and there is no interpreter of it, and I--I have heard concerning thee, saying, Thou understandest a dream to interpret it,'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 41:15 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 40:8“We both had dreams,” they replied, “but there is no one to interpret them.” Then Joseph said to them, “Don’t interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.”
- Genesis 41:9Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I recall my failures.
- 2 Chronicles 26:5He sought God throughout the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. And as long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.
- Psalms 25:14The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
- Daniel 5:12did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”
- Daniel 5:14I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom.
- Daniel 5:16But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
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