Genesis 41:15

And 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.

Cross-reference

Genesis 41:9–13 Historical context

Genesis 41:9-13 describes the butler recalling Joseph's dream interpretation, which leads directly to Pharaoh's summoning here.

Genesis 40:8 Historical context

In Genesis 40:8, Joseph tells the cupbearer that interpretations belong to God, foreshadowing his humble response to Pharaoh.

Daniel 5:12 Parallel

In Daniel 5:12, Daniel is similarly called by a king to interpret divine messages, mirroring Joseph's role as God's interpreter for a pagan ruler.

Daniel 5:16 Parallel

In Daniel 5:16, the king says he heard of Daniel's interpreting ability, directly parallel to Pharaoh's statement about Joseph in the main verse.

Daniel 2:3 Parallel

In Daniel 2:3, Nebuchadnezzar is troubled by a dream he cannot interpret, same predicament as Pharaoh in the main verse.

Daniel 2:26 Parallel

In Daniel 2:26, the king asks Daniel if he can interpret the dream, directly paralleling Pharaoh's question to Joseph.

Daniel 4:9 Parallel

In Daniel 4:9, Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges Daniel's divine spirit for mysteries, mirroring Pharaoh's confidence in Joseph's ability.

Daniel 4:18 Parallel

In Daniel 4:18, the king repeats that no wise man can interpret but Daniel can, identical to Pharaoh's situation.