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Pharaoh

Human 25 verses across 3 books

What does Pharaoh say in the Bible?

Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, is recorded in Scripture primarily in Genesis and Exodus, with a brief mention in 1 Kings, totaling 25 verses. His speech often revolves around themes of authority, defiance, and negotiation, particularly in relation to Moses and the Israelites. Notable moments include his initial refusal to acknowledge the LORD's command to release the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 5:2, and his later admissions of sin against God in Exodus 10:16. Pharaoh's words highlight the tension between human power and divine sovereignty, illustrating the consequences of pride and resistance to God's will.

Highlights

Notable passages

Book

1 Kings

1 passage
Book

Exodus

9 passages
Book

Genesis

12 passages
Genesis 12:18

18And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?

Genesis 12:20

20And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.

Genesis 41:15

15And 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.

Genesis 41:17

17And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:

Genesis 41:38–392 verses

38And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? 39And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:

Genesis 41:41

41And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 41:44–452 verses

44And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. 45And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.

Genesis 45:17

17And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;

Genesis 47:3

3And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.

Genesis 47:5

5And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:

Genesis 47:8

8And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou?

Genesis 50:6

6And Pharaoh said, Go up, and bury thy father, according as he made thee swear.