Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Joseph Interprets the Dream of Pharaoh (19th Century painting by Jean-Adrien Guignet). Miketz or Mikeitz (מִקֵּץ —Hebrew for "at the end," the second word and first distinctive word of the parashah) is the tenth weekly Torah portion (פָּרָשָׁה , parashah) in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
The next two instances of dream interpretation establish his reputation as a great interpreter of dreams; first, he begins in a low place, interpreting the dreams of prisoners. Then Joseph is summoned to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh himself. [31] Impressed with Joseph's interpretations, Pharaoh appoints him as second-in-command (Gen 41:41).
Joseph comes before Pharaoh and, calling on Jehovah, interprets Pharaoh's dreams: He says that the dreams foretell of 7 years of plenty followed by 7 years of famine and that Pharaoh should store food during the time of plenty for the time of famine. Meanwhile, Asenath, daughter of the high priest Potiphera, falls in love with the young Joseph.
The Dream of Saint Joseph (La Tour) This page was last edited on 25 January 2025, at 18:25 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution ...
Joseph interpreting the dreams of the baker and the cupbearer, by Benjamin Cuyp, c. 1630. Zaphnath-Paaneah (Biblical Hebrew: צָפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ Ṣāp̄naṯ Paʿnēaḥ, LXX: Ψονθομφανήχ Psonthomphanḗch) is the name given by Pharaoh to Joseph in the Genesis narrative (Genesis 41:45).
Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dream (watercolor circa 1896–1902 by James Tissot) In ancient Egypt, priests acted as dream interpreters. Hieroglyphics depicting dreams and their interpretations are evident. Dreams have been held in considerable importance through history by most cultures.
Years later, whilst Joseph is in prison, Pharaoh becomes pestered by nightmares which none of his advisors can interpret. Joseph interprets the Pharaoh's dreams and suggests that one fifth of each year's harvest should be stored for rationing. Astonished, the Pharaoh appoints Joseph his prime minister under the name "Zaphnath-Paaneah". [1]
It is the Butler who tells Pharaoh about Joseph and his uncanny ability with dreams. Played by one of the brothers. Pharaoh: The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government.