Genesis 41:14 Meaning
Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.
Context Explained
12And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.
13And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.
14Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.
15And 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.
16And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 27:57
Joseph's release from the dungeon contrasts with Jesus' burial.
Acts 12:7
Both Joseph and Peter experience miraculous releases from imprisonment.
1 Peter 3:18
Both narratives highlight themes of suffering followed by exaltation.
Source: Genesis 41:14