Genesis 41:40

Genesis 41:40 in other versions

• King James Version (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.
• New International Version (NIV)You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)You shall be over my house, and all my people shall order themselves as you command. Only as regards the throne will I be greater than you."
• New King James Version (NKJV)You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”

Context of Genesis 41:40

38and he said to them, “Can we find anyone like this, a man who has God’s spirit in him?” 39So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you are. You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands. Only I, as king, will be greater than you.” 41Pharaoh also said to Joseph, “See, I am placing you over all the land of Egypt.” 42Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, clothed him with fine linen garments, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Genesis 41:40 word by word

אַתָּה֙ תִּהְיֶ֣ה עַל־בֵּיתִ֔י וְעַל־פִּ֖יךָ יִשַּׁ֣ק כָּל־עַמִּ֑י רַ֥ק הַכִּסֵּ֖א אֶגְדַּ֥ל מִמֶּֽךָּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thou shalt beהָיָהhâyâh · to beH1961
• over my houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: householdH1004
• and according unto thy wordפֶּהpeh · lip: wordH6310
• shall all my peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• be ruledנָשַׁקnâshaq · to kissH5401
• only in the throneכִּסֵּאkissê' kissêh · throneH3678
• will I be greaterגָּדַלgâdal · to magnifyH1431

Cross-references for Genesis 41:40

• Genesis 39:4Joseph found favor with his master and became his personal attendant. Potiphar also put him in charge of his household and placed all that he owned under his authority.
• Genesis 45:8Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
• Psalms 105:21He made him master of his household, ruler over all his possessions —
• Proverbs 22:29Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.
• Daniel 2:46Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell facedown, worshiped Daniel, and gave orders to present an offering and incense to him.
• Daniel 5:29Then Belshazzar gave an order, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and issued a proclamation concerning him that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.
• Daniel 6:3Daniel distinguished himself above the administrators and satraps because he had an extraordinary spirit, so the king planned to set him over the whole realm.
• 1 Samuel 10:1Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it out on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Hasn’t the Lord anointed you ruler over his inheritance?
• Job 31:27so that my heart was secretly enticed and I threw them a kiss,
• Psalms 2:12Pay homage to the Son or he will be angry and you will perish in your rebellion, for his anger may ignite at any moment. All who take refuge in him are happy.

Commentaries on Genesis 41:40

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 40According unto thy word shall all my people be ruled - Literally, At thy mouth shall all my people kiss. In the eastern countries it is customary to kiss any thing that comes from a superior, and this is done by way of testifying respect and submission. In this sense the words in the text are to be understood: All the people shall pay the profoundest respect and obedience to all thy orders and commands. Only in the throne will I be greater than thou…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-57Verses 1-57 - Joseph Was Exalted 1. יאר ye'or “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic. 2. אחוּ 'āchû “sedge, reed-grass, marsh-grass.” This word is probably Coptic. 8. חרטמים charṭumı̂ym ̓̀ exēgētai ̔͂ hierogrammateis “sacred scribes, hieroglyphs.” חרט chereṭ “stylus,” a graving tool. 43. אברך 'abrēk “bend the knee.” In this sense it is put for הברך habrēk imperative hiphil of ברך bārak Those who take the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 33-45Verses 33-45 Joseph gave good advice to Pharaoh. Fair warning should always be followed by good counsel. God has in his word told us of a day of trial before us, when we shall need all the grace we can have. Now, therefore, provide accordingly. Pharaoh gave Joseph an honourable testimony. He is a man in whom the spirit of God is; and such men ought to be valued. Pharaoh puts upon Joseph marks of honour. He gave him such a name as spoke the value he had…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 37-40Pharaoh 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4040. Thou shalt be over my house--This sudden change in the condition of a man who had just been taken out of prison could take place nowhere, except in Egypt. In ancient as well as modern times, slaves have often risen to be its rulers. But the special providence of God had determined to make Joseph governor of Egypt; and the way was paved for it by the deep and universal conviction produced in the minds both of the king and his councillors, that a divine…Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 41:40

• Captive
• Civil Service
• Economics
• Government
• Joseph
• Minister, Civil
• Prisoners
• Promotion
• Prudence
• Rulers
• Servant
• Throne

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Commentaries on Genesis 41

• 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
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings