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Genesis 41:16
New English Translation
Genesis 41:16
New English Translation
16 Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “It is not within my power,[a] but God will speak concerning[b] the welfare of Pharaoh.”[c]
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- Genesis 41:16 tn Heb “not within me.”
- Genesis 41:16 tn Heb “God will answer.”
- Genesis 41:16 tn The expression שְׁלוֹם פַּרְעֹה (shelom parʿoh) is here rendered “the welfare of Pharaoh” because the dream will be about life in his land. Some interpret it to mean an answer of “peace”—one that will calm his heart, or give him the answer that he desires (cf. NIV, NRSV, NLT).
Genesis 41:16
New International Version
Genesis 41:16
New International Version
16 “I cannot do it,” Joseph replied to Pharaoh, “but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.”(A)
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