And it came to pass in the morning that his spirit was troubled; and he sent and called for all the magicians of Egypt, and all the wise men thereof: and Pharaoh told them his dream; but there was none that could interpret them unto Pharaoh.
When morning came, Pharaoh felt deeply disturbed and anxious. So he sent for all the magicians and wise men in Egypt. Pharaoh told them about his dreams, but none of them could tell him what the dreams meant.
The writer is showing that Pharaoh was so troubled by his dreams that he called all his experts, but even they couldn't help him understand what God was trying to tell him.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse is set during the period when Joseph, an Israelite who had been sold into slavery, was imprisoned in Egypt after being falsely accused. Pharaoh, the powerful ruler of Egypt, experienced troubling dreams that disturbed his peace, prompting him to summon his magicians and wise men in hopes of interpretation. This event highlights the limitations of ancient Egyptian wisdom and sets the stage for God's divine intervention through Joseph.
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