Genesis 41:51
“And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.”
Genesis 41:51 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he called the name of the first born Manasses, saying: God hath made me to forget all my labours, and my father's house.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Joseph called the name of the first-born Manasseh: For,'said he , God hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
- DARBYDarby
- And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh For God has made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh, For, he said, God has made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Joseph calleth the name of the first-born Manasseh: 'for, God hath made me to forget all my labour, and all the house of my father;'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, "God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father's house."
Context: Genesis 41
49And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.
50And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him.
51And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.
52And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.
53And the seven years of plenteousness, that was in the land of Egypt, were ended.
About Genesis 41: Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams
Joseph is appointed as the second-in-command in Egypt and he successfully manages the country during the famine, providing food for Egypt and other countries.
Commentary
Genesis 41 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks the beginning of Joseph's rise to power in Egypt. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph is thrown into prison for a crime he did not commit. While in prison, Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker, correctly predicting their outcomes. Impressed by Joseph's ability, Pharaoh's cupbearer recommends Joseph to Pharaoh, who then summons Joseph to interpret his own dreams. Joseph correctly interprets Pharaoh's dreams, predicting seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh is so impressed with Joseph's wisdom that he appoints him as the second-in-command of Egypt, giving him authority over all of Egypt.