Genesis 41:16 Cross References

Genesis 41:16

16: "It is beyond my power to do this," Joseph replied. "But God will tell you what it means and will set you at ease."

It is not that we think we can do anything of lasting value by ourselves. Our only power and success come from God.

And they replied, "We both had dreams last night, but there is no one here to tell us what they mean.Interpreting dreams is God's business," Joseph replied. "Tell me what you saw."

The king said to Daniel, "Truly, your God is the God of gods, the Lord over kings, a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this secret."

Peter saw his opportunity and addressed the crowd. "People of Israel," he said, "what is so astounding about this? And why look at us as though we had made this man walk by our own power and godliness?

And the LORD said to them, "Now listen to me! Even with prophets, I the LORD communicate by visions and dreams.

He urged them to ask the God of heaven to show them his mercy by telling them the secret, so they would not be executed along with the other wise men of Babylon.
That night the secret was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven,
saying, "Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he alone has all wisdom and power.
He determines the course of world events; he removes kings and sets others on the throne. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.
He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he himself is surrounded by light.

Then Peter took the lame man by the right hand and helped him up. And as he did, the man's feet and anklebones were healed and strengthened.

But whatever I am now, it is all because God poured out his special favor on me--and not without results. For I have worked harder than all the other apostles, yet it was not I but God who was working through me by his grace.

"I want you all to know about the miraculous signs and wonders the Most High God has performed for me.

But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets, and he has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the future. Now I will tell you your dream and the visions you saw as you lay on your bed.
"While Your Majesty was sleeping, you dreamed about coming events. The revealer of mysteries has shown you what is going to happen.
And it is not because I am wiser than any living person that I know the secret of your dream, but because God wanted you to understand what you were thinking about.

"Go and see how your brothers and the flocks are getting along," Jacob said. "Then come back and bring me word." So Jacob sent him on his way, and Joseph traveled to Shechem from his home in the valley of Hebron.

"I wish that even today you would find the way of peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from you.

"If the LORD doesn't help you, what can I do?" he retorted. "I have neither food nor wine to give you."

But when Barnabas and Paul heard what was happening, they tore their clothing in dismay and ran out among the people, shouting,
"Friends, why are you doing this? We are merely human beings like yourselves! We have come to bring you the Good News that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them.

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