Strong's Lexicon “I myself cannot do it,”בִּלְעָדָ֑י (bil·‘ā·ḏāy) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew 1107: 1) apart from, except, without, besides Joseph יוֹסֵ֧ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3130: Joseph = 'Jehovah has added' 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's Hebrew 853: 1) sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative replied וַיַּ֨עַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6030: 1) to answer, respond, testify, speak, shout 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to answer, respond to 1a2) to testify, respond as a witness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to make answer 1b2) to be answered, receive answer 2) (Qal) to sing, utter tunefully 3) (Qal) to dwell פַּרְעֹ֛ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6547: Pharaoh = 'great house' 1) the common title of the king of Egypt לֵאמֹ֖ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 559: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch “but God אֱלֹהִ֕ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 430: 1) (plural) 1a) rulers, judges 1b) divine ones 1c) angels 1d) gods 2) (plural intensive-singular meaning) 2a) god, goddess 2b) godlike one 2c) works or special possessions of God 2d) the (true) God 2e) God will give Pharaoh פַּרְעֹֽה׃ (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6547: Pharaoh = 'great house' 1) the common title of the king of Egypt a favorable שְׁל֥וֹם (šə·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 7965: 1) completeness, soundness, welfare, peace 1a) completeness (in number) 1b) safety, soundness (in body) 1c) welfare, health, prosperity 1d) peace, quiet, tranquillity, contentment 1e) peace, friendship 1e1) of human relationships 1e2) with God especially in covenant relationship 1f) peace (from war) 1g) peace (as adjective) answer יַעֲנֶ֖ה (ya·‘ă·neh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 6030: 1) to answer, respond, testify, speak, shout 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to answer, respond to 1a2) to testify, respond as a witness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to make answer 1b2) to be answered, receive answer 2) (Qal) to sing, utter tunefully 3) (Qal) to dwell אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's Hebrew 853: 1) sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Parallel Strong's Berean Study Bible“I myself cannot do it,” Joseph replied, “but God will give Pharaoh a sound answer.” Young's Literal Translation and Joseph answereth Pharaoh, saying, ‘Without me—God doth answer Pharaoh with peace.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible “ I am not able to,” Joseph answered Pharaoh. “ It is God who will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.” New American Standard Bible Joseph then answered Pharaoh, saying, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer." King James Bible And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, [It is] not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace. Parallel Verses New International Version "I cannot do it," Joseph replied to Pharaoh, "but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires." New Living Translation "It is beyond my power to do this," Joseph replied. "But God can tell you what it means and set you at ease." English Standard Version Joseph answered Pharaoh, “It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.” New American Standard Bible Joseph then answered Pharaoh, saying, "It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer." King James Bible And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace. Holman Christian Standard Bible I am not able to," Joseph answered Pharaoh. "It is God who will give Pharaoh a favorable answer." International Standard Version "I can't do that," Joseph replied, "but God is concerned about Pharaoh's well-being." NET Bible Joseph replied to Pharaoh, "It is not within my power, but God will speak concerning the welfare of Pharaoh." American Standard Version And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace. English Revised Version And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace. Young's Literal Translation and Joseph answereth Pharaoh, saying, 'Without me -- God doth answer Pharaoh with peace.' Cross References Acts 3:12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? 2 Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; Genesis 40:8 And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you. Genesis 41:17 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river: Genesis 41:25 And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do. Genesis 41:28 This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh. Deuteronomy 29:29 The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law. Daniel 2:22 He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him. Daniel 2:28 But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these; Daniel 2:30 But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart. Zechariah 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Jump to Previous Desires Favorable Joseph Peace PharaohJump to Next Desires Favorable Joseph Peace PharaohLinks Genesis 41:16 NIVGenesis 41:16 NLT Genesis 41:16 ESV Genesis 41:16 NASB Genesis 41:16 KJV Genesis 41:16 Bible Apps Genesis 41:16 Parallel Genesis 41:16 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:16 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:16 French Bible Genesis 41:16 German Bible Genesis 41:16 Commentaries Bible Hub |