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

38So Pharaoh asked his officials, “Can we find anyone else like this man so obviously filled with the spirit of God?” 39Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has revealed the meaning of the dreams to you, clearly no one else is as intelligent or wise as you are. You will be in charge of my court, and all my people will take orders from you. Only I, sitting on my throne, will have a rank higher than yours.” 41Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the entire land of Egypt.” 42Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and placed it on Joseph’s finger. He dressed him in fine linen clothing and hung 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 39:4This pleased Potiphar, so he soon made Joseph his personal attendant. He put him in charge of his entire household and everything he owned.
• Genesis 45:8So it was God who sent me here, not you! And he is the one who made me an adviser to Pharaoh—the manager of his entire palace and the governor of all Egypt.
• Psalms 105:21Joseph was put in charge of all the king’s household; he became ruler over all the king’s possessions.
• Proverbs 22:29Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.
• Daniel 2:46Then King Nebuchadnezzar threw himself down before Daniel and worshiped him, and he commanded his people to offer sacrifices and burn sweet incense before him.
• Daniel 5:29Then at Belshazzar’s command, Daniel was dressed in purple robes, a gold chain was hung around his neck, and he was proclaimed the third highest ruler in the kingdom.
• Daniel 6:3Daniel soon proved himself more capable than all the other administrators and high officers. Because of Daniel’s great ability, the king made plans to place him over the entire empire.
• 1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul’s head. He kissed Saul and said, “I am doing this because the Lord has appointed you to be the ruler over Israel, his special possession.
• Job 31:27and been secretly enticed in my heart to throw kisses at them in worship?
• Psalms 2:12Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities— for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him!

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

In the dictionaries

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• Fault
• Pharaoh
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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