“אחד” is a reference to Joseph’s G-d. This is made abundantly clear by the balance of the verse, i.e. Pharaoh’s dream is G-D (אחד). Not only does Joseph, unlike the Egyptian ...

None of the wise men of Egypt can offer Pharaoh a satisfactory interpretation of his dreams. Joseph then advises Pharaoh how to deal with the forthcoming crisis[3]: "Now Pharaoh must seek out a ...

when Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and is immediately rewarded. He becomes the plenipotentiary, the second most powerful man in Egypt. Let us compare the two stories and see if there was a ...

What Pharaoh’s courtiers do is magic, but it’s not what Joseph does when he interprets dreams. As Joseph says when asked for his counsel, “Not I! But God will see to Pharaoh’s welfare.” ...

Eventually, Joseph is called upon by the Pharaoh to interpret the leader’s dreams. He told the Pharaoh his dream meant there would be seven years of plenty and seven years of famine.

As an imprisoned Hebrew among the majority Egyptians, he realizes that his skill in interpreting dreams is powered by God. After a decade in prison, Joseph is approached by Pharaoh’s chief cup-b ...