JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2011 Question 4

Question 4

The Patriarchs

When asked to interpret Pharaoh's dream, Joseph's first response was

  1. A.“...God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do.”
  2. B.“...It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favourable answer.”
  3. C.“...God will shortly bring it to pass,”
  4. D.“...let Pharaoh select a man discrete andwise,”
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (“...It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favourable answer.”)

Explanation

Before saying anything about the dream, Joseph told Pharaoh the power was not his own but God's (Genesis 41:16). The other sayings came later in his explanation.