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Why did Joseph' Pharaoh accept Joseph's prophecy so readily?
Joseph had a track record while in prison. He had successfully interpreted dreams for the cupbearer/baker/. The cupbearer vouched for Joseph's accuracy. He demonstrated this gift.
Pharaoh respectfully said in Ge 41:
Back then, just about everyone was a polytheist. That was the common worldview. That's what the Egyptians and Pharaoh believed. That's part of the culture. Politically, the Egyptian priesthood was a powerful institution. Religious identity was linked to national identity. These forces were not easy to overcome.
Why didn't Moses' Pharaoh believe in Moses so readily?
If he had believed, he would have had to let the Israelites leave Egypt. Economically, he didn't want to lose that work force.
Joseph had a track record while in prison. He had successfully interpreted dreams for the cupbearer/baker/. The cupbearer vouched for Joseph's accuracy. He demonstrated this gift.
Pharaoh respectfully said in Ge 41:
Why didn't Joseph's Pharaoh abandon other gods and worship YHWH only?
Back then, just about everyone was a polytheist. That was the common worldview. That's what the Egyptians and Pharaoh believed. That's part of the culture. Politically, the Egyptian priesthood was a powerful institution. Religious identity was linked to national identity. These forces were not easy to overcome.
Why didn't Moses' Pharaoh believe in Moses so readily?
If he had believed, he would have had to let the Israelites leave Egypt. Economically, he didn't want to lose that work force.
