Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
his word came--His prophecy (Genesis 41:11-20) to the officers came to pass, or was fulfilled (Judges 13:12, Judges 13:17; 1 Samuel 9:6, explain the form of speech).
the word of the Lord--or, "saying," or "decree of the Lord."
tried him--or, "proved him," by the afflictions it appointed him to endure before his elevation (compare Genesis 41:40-43).
Joseph was sent of God (Genesis 45:5).
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Genesis 41:14
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