Genesis 41:39

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

Cross-reference

In Genesis 41:25, Joseph says God showed Pharaoh what He will do; Pharaoh now says God showed Joseph — same revelation theme.

In Genesis 41:28, Joseph repeats that God shows Pharaoh; here Pharaoh acknowledges God showed Joseph — consistent divine revelation.

In Genesis 41:33, Joseph advises finding a wise man; Pharaoh now declares Joseph himself is that wise man — his advice comes full circle.

In Genesis 41:16, Joseph credits God for interpretation; Pharaoh here confirms that God indeed showed Joseph — a narrative echo.

In Genesis 45:8, Joseph credits God for his rise, echoing Pharaoh's recognition that divine wisdom set him apart.

Job 32:8 Parallel

Job 32:8 declares understanding comes from God's Spirit — directly matching the source of Joseph's discerning wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 8:1 asks who can interpret a matter and says wisdom brightens the face — Joseph's interpretation did just that.

Isaiah 19:11 mocks Pharaoh's foolish counselors, contrasting the true wisdom Joseph brought from God.

Daniel 2:11 Parallel

Daniel 2:11 echoes the same truth: only God can reveal mysteries. Both Joseph and Daniel are vessels of divine revelation.

Daniel 2:47 Parallel

In Daniel 2:47, Nebuchadnezzar, like Pharaoh, acknowledges that God reveals mysteries. Both rulers confess God's power through His servant.

Daniel 2:48 Typology

Daniel 2:48 parallels Joseph's elevation: after interpreting dreams, both are made rulers over the land. God exalts His wise servants.

Exodus 7:11 Contrast

Exodus 7:11 shows Egyptian magicians using false arts, contrasting the God-given wisdom Joseph displayed.

James 3:17 Related theme

James 3:17 describes wisdom from above—pure, peaceable—which characterizes Joseph's wisdom in governing Egypt.

James 1:17 Related theme

James 1:17 teaches that every good gift is from God, including Joseph's wisdom. It grounds the specific in the general.

Ephesians 1:17 Related theme

Ephesians 1:17 prays for a spirit of wisdom and revelation, the same kind Joseph received from God.

1 Corinthians 12:8 Related theme

1 Corinthians 12:8 lists wisdom as a gift of the Spirit, showing that Joseph's wisdom came from the same divine source.

2 Kings 8:10 has God revealing hidden truth to Elisha, similar to how God showed Joseph dream interpretations.

Proverbs 22:11 Related theme

Proverbs 22:11 describes winning a king's friendship through purity and grace — Joseph's wise service gained Pharaoh's favor.

Proverbs 12:8 Related theme

Proverbs 12:8 says wisdom earns commendation — Joseph's wise counsel brought Pharaoh's praise.