Read Genesis 41.14-57. In verse 14: Joseph's change of clothes marks major transitions in is life throughout the story (37.23; 39.12; 41.2). In verse 32: Joseph explains why all of the dreams have been doubled throughout the story (37.5-11; 40.5-23; 41.1-36). The doubling demonstrates that God has predetermined the events that are soon to happen. In verse 42: Pharaoh's signet ring has Pharaoh's official stamp or "signature." He gives to Joseph as a sign of his elevation to power as Pharaoh's representative. Joseph's new garments of fine linen mark yet another transition in his life (see v. 14). In verses 51-52: The two names of Joseph's sons, Manasseh ("making to forget") and Ephraim ("to be truthful"), celebrate Joseph's elevation out of slavery and prison. In verse 57: The material benefits of providing food in the midst of famine throughout the world is another example of the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham that his family would be a a blessing "to all the families of the earth" (12.3). The verse also provides a transition to the famine in Canaan and explains why Joseph's brothers come to Egypt seeking food. Comments or Questions..
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