Genesis 41:42

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;

Literal

And Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and put it on the hand of Joseph, and he clothed him in garments of fine linen and put the chain of gold around his neck.

Latin

Tulitque annulum de manu sua, et dedit eum in manu ejus: vestivitque eum stola byssina, et collo torquem auream circumposuit.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

Notes

Genesis 41:42

Pharaoh’s signet ring had a seal used for signing documents. The seal was impressed in soft clay, which hardened and left a permanent impression of the ruler’s signature, which carried his authority. Numerous seals of this type have been found in archaeological digs.
The linen clothing and gold chain showed Joseph's new status as a ruler.

Genesis 41:41–46

Joseph was made the acting ruler or manager of Egypt.

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

Events

Joseph Promoted in Egyptc. 1715 BC

Related verses

Daniel 5:7
The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
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.
Esther 3:10
So the king removed the signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews.
Daniel 5:16
But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
Esther 8:2
The king removed the signet ring he had recovered from Haman and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed Mordecai over the estate of Haman.
Esther 8:10
Mordecai wrote in the name of King Xerxes and sealed it with the royal signet ring. He sent the documents by mounted couriers riding on swift horses bred from the royal mares.
Esther 8:15
Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal garments of blue and white, with a large gold crown and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa shouted and rejoiced.
Esther 8:8
Now you may write in the king’s name as you please regarding the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. For a decree that is written in the name of the king and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.”
Proverbs 31:24
She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchants.
Ezekiel 27:7
Of embroidered fine linen from Egypt they made your sail, which served as your banner. Of blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah they made your awning.
Proverbs 31:22
She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Esther 3:12
On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring.

People

Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt Pharaoh: Egyptian ruler during Joseph's time

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Butler Cloth and Cloth Manufacturing Dreams Famine Genesis, Book of Haggai, Book of Jacob Jewelry, Jewels Joseph Minerals and Metals Necklace Nile River Patriarchs, Period of the Seal Tax, Taxation Wheat

Topics

Captive: Advanced to Positions in State Chains: Worn by Princes Civil Minister: Joseph Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Economics: Political Egypt: Israel in Joseph Made Governor Egypt: Under a Governor Garments: Called: Vesture Gold was Used for Chains 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 Linen: Garments for Men Made of Linen: Livery of Royal Households Made of Prisoners: Joseph Promotion: Joseph, from Imprisoned Slave to Prince Prudence: Joseph, in the Affairs of Egypt Ring: Worn As a Badge of office Rings of Kings: Given to Favourites As a Mark of Honor Rings were Worn: On the Hands Rulers: Righteous: Joseph, in How he Conducted the Affairs of Egypt Seals: Impressions of Were Given by Kings As a Badge of Authority Servant: Good: Joseph Wedding Ring

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