Vizier of Egypt · Patriarchs, c. 1800 BC
Joseph in the Bible
Joseph is sold into Egypt by his brothers, imprisoned on a false charge, and raised to govern the country after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams. His verdict on the whole affair — 'you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good' — is one of Scripture's clearest statements about providence.
Verses mentioning Joseph
251 occurrences across 229 verses in the King James Version.
- Acts 7:18
Till another king arose, which knew not Joseph.
Read in context - Hebrews 11:21
By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
Read in context - Hebrews 11:22
By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. made: or, remembered
Read in context - Revelation 7:8
Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.
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