May 31st thru June 6th, 2026
10 – Parasha Miketz (מִקֵּ֖ץ) — “At The End Of”– 3rd Month 13th thru 3rd Month 19th — (06/06/2026)
10 – Parsha Miketz (מִקֵּ֖ץ) — “At The End Of”
May 31st thru June 6th, 2026
Torah Portion: Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 41:1 – 44:17
Haftarah: 1st Melekiym (Kings) 3:15 – 4:1
Brit Ha’dasha: Mattihyahu (Matthew) 25:34-28
Daily Readings
1stday (Sunday) – Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 41:1-14 – At the end of two full years Pharaoh dreams that he stands by the river and sees seven well-favored cows come up out of the river followed by seven ill-favored and lean cows that devour them; Pharaoh dreams a second dream of seven full ears of grain consumed by seven thin ears blasted by the east wind; Pharaoh is troubled and calls for all the magicians and wise men of Mitsrayim, but none can interpret the dreams; The chief cupbearer remembers Yoceph and recounts how he correctly interpreted the dreams in prison; Pharaoh sends and calls Yoceph out of the dungeon; Yoceph shaves himself, changes his garments, and comes before Pharaoh.
1st Melekiym (Kings) 3:15 – 4:1
2ndday (Monday) – Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 41:15-38 – Pharaoh tells Yoceph that he has heard he can interpret dreams; Yoceph declares that it is not in him but Elohiym shall give Pharaoh an answer of אֶת peace; Pharaoh recounts both dreams to Yoceph; Yoceph explains that the two dreams are one and that Elohiym has revealed what He is about to do; Seven years of great abundance shall come throughout all the land of Mitsrayim, followed by seven years of grievous famine that will consume the abundance; Yoceph advises Pharaoh to appoint a wise man over the land and gather food during the years of plenty; Pharaoh and his servants recognize that Ruach Elohiym is in Yoceph and acknowledge that none is as discreet and wise as he.
3rdday (Tuesday) – Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 41:39-52 – Pharaoh tells Yoceph since Elohiym had showed him אֶת all this, there is none so discreet and wise as him and sets Yoceph over all the land of Mitsrayim and declares that only in the throne will he be greater than Yoceph; Pharaoh places his ring upon Yoceph’s hand, arrays him in fine linen, and places a gold chain about his neck; Yoceph rides in Pharaoh’s second chariot and all are commanded to bow before him; Pharaoh gives Yoceph authority throughout Mitsrayim and gives him Asenath, daughter of Potiy-Pherah priest of On, as a wife; Yoceph is thirty years old when he stands before Pharaoh; During the seven years of abundance Yoceph gathers grain in great store; Asenath bears Menashsheh and Ephrayim; Yoceph names Menashsheh because Elohiym has made him forget his toil and his father’s house, and Ephrayim because Elohiym has caused him to be fruitful in the land of his affliction.
4thday (Wednesday) – Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 41:53-42:18 – The seven years of abundance end and the seven years of famine begin exactly as Elohiym had revealed; The famine spreads throughout all lands, but in Mitsrayim there is bread because of Yoceph’s preparation; People from many countries come to Mitsrayim to buy grain; Ya’aqov hears there is grain in Mitsrayim and sends ten of his sons to purchase food while Binyamiyn remains with him; Yoceph’s brothers bow before him with their faces to the earth, fulfilling the dreams given years earlier; Yoceph recognizes his brothers but speaks roughly to them and conceals his identity; He accuses them of being spies and questions them concerning their family; The brothers explain that they are twelve brethren, one is not, and the youngest remains with their father; Yoceph then accuses them of being spies again and says that they shall not leave except one goes and returns with their youngest brother; Yoceph then places them in ward for three days; On the third day Yoceph tells them that if they do this, they will live, because he fears אֶת Elohiym.
5thday (Thursday) – Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 42:19-43:15 – Yoceph commands his brothers to bring Binyamiyn to prove their words and allows nine to return with grain but one must stay prisoner; The brothers acknowledge among themselves that their distress has come because of what they did to Yoceph when he cried unto them and they would not hear; Re’uven reminds them that he warned them not to sin against the child; Yoceph turns aside and weeps, then binds Shim’on before their eyes; Yoceph secretly returns every man’s silver into his sack; The brothers discover the silver and fear greatly; They return to Ya’aqov and recount all that has happened; Ya’aqov mourns the loss of Yoceph and Shim’on and fears for Binyamiyn; As the famine worsens, Yahudah pledges himself as surety for Binyamiyn and persuades Ya’aqov to allow the journey; The brothers take gifts, double silver, and Binyamiyn and depart again for Mitsrayim.
6thday (Friday) – Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 43:16-44:17 – Yoceph sees Binyamiyn with his brothers and commands that a feast be prepared in his house; The brothers fear because of the returned silver and explain the matter to Yoceph’s steward; Shim’on is released and restored to them; The brothers bow before Yoceph and present the gifts sent by Ya’aqov; Yoceph inquires concerning their father’s welfare and sees Binyamiyn his full brother; Overcome with emotion, Yoceph seeks a private place and weeps; The brothers feast with Yoceph, yet still do not know who he is; Yoceph gives Binyamiyn a portion five times greater than the others; Yoceph commands his steward to place every man’s silver in his sack and hide his silver cup in Binyamiyn’s sack; After they depart, the steward overtakes them and accuses them of theft; The cup is found in Binyamiyn’s sack; The brothers rend their garments and return to the city; They stand before Yoceph, who declares that Binyamiyn shall remain his servant while the others may return to their father in peace.
Mattihyahu (Matthew) 25:34-28
Main Themes & Commandments
Allowing Ruach Elohiym to Dwell Within
As Yoceph stood before Pharaoh, his wisdom, discernment, humility, and obedience revealed the presence of Ruach Elohiym within him. Even a pagan ruler could recognize that Yoceph possessed something that no magician, sorcerer, or wise man of Mitsrayim possessed. Yoceph did not exalt himself but continually gave glory to Elohiym. Because he yielded himself to Yahuah, Ruach Yahuah Elohiym was able to work through him for the preservation of many lives.
Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 41:16 – “And Yoceph answered אֶת Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: Elohiym shall give Pharaoh an answer of אֶת peace.”
Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 41:38 – “And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom Ruach Elohiym is?”
Shemoth (Exodus) 31:3 – “And I have filled him with Ruach Elohiym, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship.”
Yochanon (John) 14:23 – “Yahusha answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will guard My words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him.”
Galatiym (Galatians) 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Ruach is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no Torah.”
**Ruach Elohiym does not dwell in a person merely to give knowledge, but to produce obedience, wisdom, righteousness, and good fruit. Yoceph’s life demonstrates what happens when a servant of Father Yahuah yields completely to Him. Those who walk in covenant with Father Yahuah and abide in Yahusha Ha’Mashiach become vessels through which Their Ruach Elohiym can work for the blessing, preservation, and edification of others.
The Continual Fear of Elohiym
Although Yoceph possessed authority second only to Pharaoh, he remained humble before Elohiym. His decisions were not governed by pride, arrogance, ego, revenge, or self-interest but by the fear of Elohiym. Even after years of suffering at the hands of his brothers, he did not abuse his power. Instead, he tested them righteously while acknowledging that his conduct was governed by the fear of Elohiym.
Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 42:18 – “And Yoceph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear אֶת Elohiym:”
Mishlei (Proverbs) 1:7 – “The fear of Yahuah is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Mishlei (Proverbs) 8:13 – “The fear of Yahuah is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) 12:13 – “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear אֶת Elohiym, and guard His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.”
Luqas (Luke) 12:4-5 – “And I say unto you My friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear Him, which after He hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear Him.”
**The fear of Elohiym is the actual fear and terror of His judgment and punishment along with a continual awareness of His authority, righteousness, and set-apartness. It causes a servant of Father Yahuah to walk carefully, judge righteously, and remain faithful regardless of position or power. Yoceph’s elevation did not diminish his fear of Elohiym; rather, it revealed it. The fear of Yahuah remains the foundation of wisdom and faithful obedience.
Being Fruitful in the Land of Affliction
Yoceph’s naming of Ephrayim reveals a profound truth about fruitfulness. He was not speaking about multiplying children but about the work Elohiym accomplished through him in a place of suffering. Mitsrayim was the land of his affliction, bondage, false accusation, and imprisonment. Yet it became the very place where Elohiym caused him to bear fruit by preserving nations and saving countless lives from famine.
Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 41:52 – “And the name of the second called he Ephrayim: For Elohiym hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.”
Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 41:56-57 – “And the famine was over all the face of the earth: and Yoceph opened all the storehouses, and sold unto the Mitsriym; and the famine waxed sore in the land of Mitsrayim. And all countries came into Mitsrayim to Yoceph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.”
Yochanon (John) 15:5 – “I am the Vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing.”
Qolasiym (Colossians) 1:10 – “That ye might walk worthy of Yahuah unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of Elohiym.”
Ma’asiym (Acts) 20:35 – “I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of Adonai Yahusha, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
**Biblical fruitfulness is measured by the works of righteousness produced through obedience to Yahuah. Yoceph became fruitful because Elohiym used him to sustain life, provide wisdom, administer justice, and preserve many people. Fruitfulness is not merely having descendants; it is producing works that glorify Father Yahuah and benefit others for Yahuah’s glory. Even in affliction, Yahuah can cause His servants to bear abundant fruit for His Kingdom.
Waiting Upon Yahuah’s Appointed Time
The title Miketz means “At The End Of,” reminding us that Yahuah works according to His appointed times. Yoceph spent years in slavery and prison after receiving the dreams from Elohiym. Yet at the exact moment determined by Father Yahuah, everything changed. In a single day Yoceph was brought from the dungeon to the palace. The delay was not abandonment but preparation.
Bere’shiyth (Genesis) 41:1 – “And it came to pass At The End Of two full years, that Pharaoh dreamed: and, behold, he stood by the river.”
Tehilliym (Psalms) 40:1-3 – “I waited patiently for Yahuah; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our Elohiym: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in Yahuah.”
Chavaqquq (Habakkuk) 2:3 – “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not be late.”
Ya’aqov (James) 5:7-8 – “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of Yahuah. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of Yahuah draweth nigh.”
**Waiting on Yahuah’s timing is a major theme in this portion. Yoceph could not force the fulfillment of the dreams given to him. He had to remain faithful through years of testing until Father Yahuah’s appointed time arrived. Likewise, those who follow Yahusha Ha’Mashiach must learn patience, trusting that Yahuah is accomplishing His purpose even when fulfillment seems delayed. At the end of the appointed time, His promises will stand exactly as He has spoken.
Hebrew Link Words
Miketz (miq·qêṣ) מִקֵּ֖ץ — “At the end” — Strong’s Hebrew Word 7093 [e]
The Hebrew word מִקֵּ֖ץ (Miketz) “At the end“ is a contracted from qatsats; an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after — + after, (utmost) border, end, (in-)finite, X process.
It’s primary translations are end, conclusion, extremity, limit.
Are you waiting patiently for the end of the season Father Yahuah is taking you through to strengthen and temper you for the work He has prepared for you to do?
Ephrayim (’ep̄·rā·yim) אֶפְרָ֑יִם — “Ephrayim” — Strong’s Hebrew Word 669 [e]
The Hebrew word אֶפְרָ֑יִם (Ephrayim) “Ephrayim“ is a dual of masculine form of ‘Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrayim, a son of Yoceph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory — Ephraim, Ephrayimiym. See HEBREW ‘Ephraath.
Are you bearing double fruit for Father Yahuah through Ruach Elohiym?
Menashsheh (mə·naš·šeh) מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה — “Menashsheh” — Strong’s Hebrew Word 4519 [e]
The Hebrew word מְנַשֶּׁ֑ה (Menashsheh) “Menashsheh“ is from nashah; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Ya’aqov, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory — Manasseh.
Do you have faith to know that Father Yahuah’s blessings will make you forget the pain of the trials and tribulations you had to go through to attain those blessings?
Yahusha Ha’Mashiach in the Torah Portion
- Yahusha Ha’Mashiach is revealed throughout Parashat Miketz as the rejected Son who is exalted by Father Yahuah at the appointed time.
- He is the righteous One brought forth from the prison and seated in authority over the kingdom.
- Mashiach Yahusha is the wisdom of Elohiym revealed unto the nations.
- He is the One in whom Ruach Elohiym dwells continually. He is Ruach Elohiym.
- He is the True Bread of Life foreshadowed through Yoceph, unto whom all the world came during the famine that they might live.
- Mashiach Yahusha is the One before whom every knee shall bow.
- He is the Saviour whom His brethren did not yet recognize even though they stood before Him.
- He is the compassionate Redeemer who remembers His brethren, tries and test them to prove them, and seeks their repentance and restoration.
- Mashiach Yahusha is the fruitful Branch through whom Yahuah preserves life and provides yeshu’a (salvation) for many.
- He is the hidden Deliverer working behind the scenes through every trial, testing, and circumstance to accomplish the will of Father Yahuah.
- Throughout the portion, Yahusha is seen as the hidden Saviour. Most people, if not all of them, in the account are unaware of the full purpose being accomplished through Yoceph, yet Father Yahuah is directing every event toward preservation and yeshu’a (salvation). In the same way, Mashiach Yahusha is continually working according to Father Yahuah’s purpose, even when His hand is not immediately recognized.
- Parashat Miketz therefore presents Yahusha Ha’Mashiach as the Wisdom of Elohiym, the One filled with the Ruach, the exalted King, the Bread of Life, the Revealer of hearts, and the Savior through whom Father Yahuah saves His people.
Reflection & Self-Study Questions
- Yoceph waited many years for the dreams Father Yahuah gave him to begin coming to pass. When Yahuah’s promises seem delayed in my life, do I remain faithful and patient, or do I become discouraged and seek my own solutions?
- Yoceph gave all glory to Elohiym when standing before Pharaoh. When Yahuah blesses me with knowledge, wisdom, ability, or success, do I direct the praise to Him, or do I seek recognition for myself?
- Pharaoh recognized that Ruach Elohiym was in Yoceph. Is there evidence in my daily life that Ruach Elohiym dwells within me through obedience, wisdom, humility, and good fruit?
- Yoceph remained faithful to Yahuah in prison just as he did in positions of authority. Is my obedience dependent upon my circumstances, or am I faithful whether I am in a season of affliction or blessing?
- Yoceph declared, “This do, and live; for I fear אֶת Elohiym.” Does the fear of Elohiym guide my decisions, speech, and actions, or am I more concerned with the opinions of men and my own personal agendas and revenge?
- When I am given authority, responsibility, or influence, do I exercise it with humility and righteousness as Yoceph did, or do I allow pride and sin to enter my heart?
- Elohiym caused Yoceph to be fruitful in the land of his affliction. Am I allowing Yahuah to produce good fruit through my trials, or am I allowing affliction to produce bitterness and discouragement?
- Yoceph used his position to preserve life and serve others. How am I using the gifts, resources, and opportunities Yahuah has entrusted to me for the benefit of others?
- The famine drove many people to seek bread from Yoceph. When I experience spiritual hunger, do I seek Yahusha Ha’Mashiach, the true Bread of Life, for nourishment and direction or do I look to man for guidance, understanding and sustenance?
- Yoceph’s brothers began to recognize that their present troubles were connected to past sins. Do I regularly examine my heart before Father Yahuah and repent of sins that He brings to my remembrance and convicts me of?
- Re’uven and Yahudah each demonstrated concern for their family in different ways. Am I willing to take responsibility for my actions and sacrifice of myself to care for those whom Yahuah has placed in my life?
- Ya’aqov had to trust Yahuah with Binyamiyn’s safety and protection even after experiencing great loss. Are there areas of my life that I struggle to surrender fully into Yahuah’s hands and continue to rely totally on Him when I have experienced loss?
- Yoceph wept privately for his brothers while continuing the process of testing and refining them. Do I desire restoration and repentance for those who have wronged me, or do I seek vindication and revenge?
- Throughout this portion, Father Yahuah’s hand is evident even when His name is not always mentioned. Am I learning to recognize Yahuah’s providence working behind the scenes in the events of my own life?
- Yoceph’s exaltation came only after years of testing, suffering, and preparation. Am I willing to submit to Yahuah’s refining process so that He may prepare me for the work He has appointed for me?
- As I reflect on this portion, do I identify more with Yoceph waiting faithfully upon Yahuah, with the brothers being brought to repentance, or with Ya’aqov learning to trust Yahuah despite uncertainty? What changes is Yahuah calling me to make as a result?