Psalms 105:21

Psalms 105:21 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
• New International Version (NIV)He made him master of his household, ruler over all he possessed,
• English Standard Version (ESV)he made him lord of his house and ruler of all his possessions,
• New King James Version (NKJV)He made him lord of his house, And ruler of all his possessions,

Context of Psalms 105:21

19Until the time that his word [of prophecy regarding his brothers] came true, The word of the Lord tested and refined him. 20The king sent and released him, The ruler of the peoples [of Egypt], and set him free. He made Joseph lord of his house And ruler of all his possessions, 22To imprison his princes at his will, That he might teach his elders wisdom. 23Israel also came into Egypt; Thus Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.

Psalms 105:21 word by word

שָׂמ֣וֹ אָד֣וֹן לְבֵית֑וֹ וּ֝מֹשֵׁ֗ל בְּכָל־קִנְיָנֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He madeשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: makeH7760
• him lordאָדוֹן'âdôn 'âdôn · lordH113
• of his houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: homeH1004
• and rulerמָשַׁלmâshal · to ruleH4910
• of all his substanceקִנְיָןqinyân · acquisitionH7075

Cross-references for Psalms 105:21

• Genesis 41:40You shall have charge over my house, and all my people shall be governed according to your word and pay respect [to you with reverence, submission, and obedience]; only in [matters of] the throne will I be greater than you [in Egypt].”
• Genesis 45:8So now it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh and lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt.

Commentaries on Psalms 105:21

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 21He made him lord of his house - Genesis 41:40. This implied that the administration of the affairs of the nation was virtually committed to him. And ruler of all his substance - Margin, as in Hebrew, “possession.” Of all he had. He placed all at his disposal in the affairs of his kingdom.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-23Verses 8-23 Let us remember the Redeemer's marvellous works, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth. Though true Christians are few number, strangers and pilgrims upon earth, yet a far better inheritance than Canaan is made sure to them by the covenant of God; and if we have the anointing of the Holy Spirit, none can do us any harm. Afflictions are among our mercies. They prove our faith and love, they humble our pride, they wean us from the world…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16-22These verses tell the story of Joseph (see Genesis 37–41).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 17-2117-21. Joseph was sent of God (Ge 45:5).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 105:21

• Joseph
• Predestination
• Thankfulness

In the dictionaries

• Break
• Covering
• Glory
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• Iron
• David
• Hallel
• Jacob (1)
• Plagues of Egypt
• Providence

Commentaries on Psalms 105

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings