Genesis 41:40

Translations

Modern

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.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

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.”

Latin

Tu eris super domum meam, et ad tui oris imperium cunctus populus obediet: uno tantum regni solio te præcedam.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.”

Notes

Genesis 41:37–40

Pharaoh saw that Joseph was the right person for this work. He recognized that Joseph had the Spirit of God and was wise and understanding.

In this way, God showed his rule and authority over Egypt. Israelites who later read this story could trust that God would save them, just as he had promised.

Genesis 41:1–46

God had used two dreams to identify Joseph as a leader among his brothers (37:5–11). He used two dreams to test Joseph’s faith in prison (40:5–14). Now God used two more dreams to raise Joseph from prison to a place of high honor and authority.

Joseph had shown that he was faithful in small tasks. Now God would give him responsibility over greater things.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Pharaoh Symbolic Numbers The Spirit’s Presence

Events

Joseph Promoted in Egyptc. 1715 BC

Related verses

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.
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.
Psalm 105:21–22
He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance,
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.
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.
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.
Psalm 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.
Genesis 45:26
“Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.
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.
Daniel 2:46–48
At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him.
1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?
Job 31:27
…so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Butler Dreams Famine Furniture Genesis, Book of Jacob Joseph Nile River Patriarchs, Period of the Tax, Taxation Throne Wheat

Topics

Captive: Advanced to Positions in State Civil Minister: Joseph Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Economics: Political Government: Paternal Functions of Joseph: Son of Jacob is Promoted to Authority Next to Pharaoh at Thirty Years of Age Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Wisdom Prisoners: Joseph Promotion: Joseph, from Imprisoned Slave to Prince Prudence: Joseph, in the Affairs of Egypt Rulers: Righteous: Joseph, in How he Conducted the Affairs of Egypt Servant: Good: Joseph Servants: when Good: Often Exalted Throne of Pharaoh

Genesis 41:40

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