Genesis 41:40

³⁸ So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”

³⁹ Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”

⁴¹ Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”

⁴² Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB: You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”
KJV: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
WEB: You shall be over my house. All my people will be ruled according to your word. Only in the throne I will be greater than you.”
ASV: thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
DARBY: Thou shalt be over my house, and according to thy commandment shall all my people regulate themselves; only concerning the throne will I be greater than thou.
BLB: You shall be over my house, and according to your mouth all my people will kiss. Only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”

ÅB: Du skal forestå mitt hus, og hele mitt folk skal rette seg etter ditt ord; bare tronen vil jeg ha fremfor deg.
OTB: Du skal ha oppsyn med mitt palass, og hele mitt folk skal følge dine befalinger. Bare med hensyn til tronen vil jeg være større enn deg."
B1930: Du skal forestå mitt hus, og hele mitt folk skal rette sig efter ditt ord; bare tronen vil jeg ha fremfor dig.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
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Acts 7:10
and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
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Psalms 105:21–22
He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance,
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Daniel 5:29
Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.
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Genesis 45:8–9
Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
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Genesis 39:4–6
Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.
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Psalms 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
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Daniel 6:3
Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.
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