KJV ORIGINAL
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Pharaoh said to his servants, 'Can we find anyone else like this man, someone who has God's Spirit in him?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Pharaoh is recognizing that Joseph has divine wisdom and abilities that set him apart from everyone else.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after Joseph interpreted Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh was so impressed with Joseph's wisdom and interpretation that he recognized God's spirit working through this Hebrew slave. In ancient Egypt, rulers often consulted magicians and wise men, but none could match Joseph's God-given insight.
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