24 key words from the story (reference)
capable of being trusted to do what is right or expected
"No matter what his situation, Joseph had proven that he was always a hard worker, responsible, and wise."
officially chose someone for a job or position
"Because of this, the pharaoh appointed Joseph as governor of all Egypt, second only to himself."
people who give advice, especially official advisers to a ruler
"The pharaoh was so serious about this, that he took off his own ring and put it on Joseph's finger in front of all his counselors and administrators."
people who manage the affairs of a business, organization, or government
"The pharaoh was so serious about this, that he took off his own ring and put it on Joseph's finger in front of all his counselors and administrators."
matters or business that someone is responsible for managing
"Not only was Joseph happy, but the pharaoh was also happy because he didn't have to worry, or trouble his mind, about the affairs of his kingdom."
buildings used for storing goods, especially food or supplies
"Joseph began to prepare for the coming famine. He built storehouses in important areas of pharaoh's kingdom."
a plant grown in large amounts, especially for food
"Joseph made sure that during the years of great harvest, every farmer had to bring twenty percent of his crop to the pharaoh's storehouses."
said in advance that something would happen
"After seven years, as Joseph predicted, there came a drought that caused a famine."
the seeds of food plants such as wheat or corn, especially after harvesting
"So Egypt opened all the storehouses and sold the grain to the people of Egypt and the surrounding countries."
to identify someone or something seen before
"When the brothers arrived, they did not recognize him."
deceived someone, often to gain an advantage
"Joseph tricked them by speaking Egyptian to them through an interpreter, pretending he did not understand his own native language."
a person who translates spoken language from one language to another
"Joseph tricked them by speaking Egyptian to them through an interpreter, pretending he did not understand his own native language."
behaving as if something is true when it is not
"Joseph tricked them by speaking Egyptian to them through an interpreter, pretending he did not understand his own native language."
people who secretly gather information about an enemy or competitor
""Why have you come to our country, are you spies?""
a building where people are confined as punishment for a crime
"Joseph put them all in prison."
put forward an idea or possibility for consideration
"While they were in prison, one of the brother's suggested that God was punishing them for selling their brother, Joseph, into slavery."
causing someone to suffer for a wrongdoing
"While they were in prison, one of the brother's suggested that God was punishing them for selling their brother, Joseph, into slavery."
accidentally heard what other people were saying without their knowledge
"Joseph overheard what they said."
acted as if something was true or real, when it was not
"He pretended to let them go free to return home."
in a way that is hidden from others; without others knowing
"But he secretly put a silver cup into the youngest brother's bag."
the state of being ready or eager to do something
"When Joseph saw their willingness to sacrifice themselves, he knew that they were truly sorry for their past actions."
to give up something valuable for the sake of someone or something else
"When Joseph saw their willingness to sacrifice themselves, he knew that they were truly sorry for their past actions."
things that someone has done before, especially referring to earlier behavior
"He knew that they were truly sorry for their past actions."
exciting or unusual experiences or activities
"Joseph told them all about his past adventures."