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Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/41.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/41.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/41.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people shall be obedient to you; only <i>regarding</i> the throne will I be greater than you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220You shall be over my house, and according to your command all my people shall do homage; only in the throne I will be greater than you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“You shall be over my house, and according to your command all my people shall do homage; only in the throne I will be greater than you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You shall be over my house, and according to your command all my people shall do homage; only in the throne I will be greater than you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You 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].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands. Only I, as king, will be greater than you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/41.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I'm putting you in charge of my palace, and everybody will have to obey you. No one will be over you except me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/41.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You will be in charge of my palace, and all my people will do what you say. I will be more important than you, only because I'm Pharaoh." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/41.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will put you in charge of my country, and all my people will obey your orders. Your authority will be second only to mine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So you are to be appointed in charge over my palace, and all of my people are to do whatever you command them to do. Only the throne will have greater authority than you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You will oversee my household, and all my people will submit to your commands. Only I, the king, will be greater than you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You will be in charge of my house, and according to your word will all my people be ruled. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt be over my house, and according to thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You shall be over my house. All my people will be ruled according to your word. Only in the throne I will be greater than you.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />you are over my house, and at your mouth do all my people kiss; only in the throne I am greater than you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> thou -- thou art over my house, and at thy mouth do all my people kiss; only in the throne I am greater than thou.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt be over my house, and to thy mouth all my people shall bend: only upon the throne I shall be great above thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou shalt be over my house, and at the commandment of thy mouth all the people shall obey: only in the kingly throne will I be above thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You will be over my house, and to the authority of your mouth, all the people will show obedience. Only in one way, in the throne of the kingdom, will I go before you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You shall be in charge of my household, and all my people will obey your command. Only in respect to the throne will I outrank you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You shall be over my house, and all my people shall order themselves as you command; only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />You shall be over my household, and according to your word shall all my people be ruled; only on the throne will I be greater than you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You will be over my house, and upon the word of your mouth all my people will accept judgment; only on the throne shall I be greater than you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt be over my house, and all my people shall be obedient to thy word; only in the throne will I excel thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/41-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10601" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Joseph Given Charge of Egypt</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">39</span>Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">shall be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">in charge of</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">my house,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">my people</a> <a href="/hebrew/5401.htm" title="5401: yiš·šaq (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To kiss, to equip with weapons. A primitive root; to kiss, literally or figuratively; also, to equip with weapons.">are to obey</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">your commands.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7535.htm" title="7535: raq (Adv) -- The same as raq as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although.">Only</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: hak·kis·sê (Art:: N-ms) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">with regard to the throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: ’eḡ·dal (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">will I be greater</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·me·kā (Prep:: 2ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">than you.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">41</span>Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4-6</a></span><br />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. / From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field. / So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8-9</a></span><br />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. / Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6</a></span><br />Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-19.htm">Genesis 50:19-20</a></span><br />But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? / As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-8.htm">Exodus 1:8-11</a></span><br />Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt. / “Look,” he said to his people, “the Israelites have become too numerous and too powerful for us. / Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-6.htm">1 Kings 4:6</a></span><br />Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">1 Kings 4:5</a></span><br />Azariah son of Nathan was in charge of the governors; Zabud son of Nathan was a priest and adviser to the king;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-21.htm">Psalm 105:21-22</a></span><br />He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, / to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a></span><br />Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/10-3.htm">Esther 10:3</a></span><br />For Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews and highly favored by his many kinsmen, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-14</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a></span><br />Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a></span><br />Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You shall be over my house, and according to your word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than you.</p><p class="hdg">Thou shalt.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4-6</a></b></br> And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all <i>that</i> he had he put into his hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8,9,26</a></b></br> So now <i>it was</i> not you <i>that</i> sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-21.htm">Psalm 105:21,22</a></b></br> He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance: … </p><p class="hdg">be ruled.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a></b></br> Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured <i>it</i> upon his head, and kissed him, and said, <i>Is it</i> not because the LORD hath anointed thee <i>to be</i> captain over his inheritance?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/31-27.htm">Job 31:27</a></b></br> And my heart hath been secretly enticed, or my mouth hath kissed my hand:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a></b></br> Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish <i>from</i> the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed <i>are</i> all they that put their trust in him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/41-34.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/genesis/28-6.htm">Command</a> <a href="/2_john/1-6.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/genesis/39-9.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/revelation/22-8.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/genesis/34-26.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/genesis/38-20.htm">Order</a> <a href="/genesis/40-1.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/genesis/12-15.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/genesis/41-32.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/galatians/6-16.htm">Regulate</a> <a href="/genesis/20-16.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/genesis/16-9.htm">Submit</a> <a href="/genesis/37-9.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/genesis/32-12.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/revelation/22-3.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Word</a> <a href="/genesis/24-41.htm">You</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/genesis/42-25.htm">Command</a> <a href="/genesis/45-21.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/genesis/43-34.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/genesis/43-28.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/genesis/41-51.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/45-15.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/genesis/42-27.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/genesis/41-44.htm">Order</a> <a href="/genesis/42-25.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/galatians/6-16.htm">Regulate</a> <a href="/exodus/2-25.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Submit</a> <a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/genesis/45-19.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/exodus/11-5.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/genesis/41-44.htm">Word</a> <a href="/exodus/25-16.htm">You</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 41</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh has two dreams.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Joseph interprets them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">The seven years of plenty.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">He begets children.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">The famine begins.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/41.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/41.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You shall be in charge of my house</b><br>This phrase signifies Joseph's elevation to a position of authority over Pharaoh's household, which includes not only the royal palace but also the administration of Egypt. This mirrors the earlier responsibility Joseph had in Potiphar's house, demonstrating his trustworthiness and capability. The "house" in ancient Egyptian culture was a symbol of power and control, and being in charge of it meant having significant influence. This foreshadows the role of Jesus Christ, who is given authority over the house of God (<a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Hebrews 3:6</a>).<p><b>and all my people are to obey your commands</b><br>Joseph's authority extends beyond the household to the entire nation of Egypt. This reflects the trust Pharaoh places in Joseph, recognizing his wisdom and discernment. The obedience of the people to Joseph's commands is reminiscent of the obedience required by God’s people to His commandments. This also prefigures the authority of Christ, to whom all nations will submit (<a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>).<p><b>Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.</b><br>Pharaoh retains his position as the ultimate ruler, but Joseph is second only to him. This distinction highlights the unique relationship between Pharaoh and Joseph, where Joseph acts with Pharaoh's authority but does not usurp his throne. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who, while being equal with God, submits to the Father’s will (<a href="/john/5-19.htm">John 5:19</a>). The throne symbolizes ultimate authority and sovereignty, which in the biblical narrative, is ultimately held by God alone.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>A Hebrew man who was sold into slavery by his brothers, rose to prominence in Egypt due to his God-given ability to interpret dreams.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt who recognized Joseph's wisdom and appointed him as second-in-command over Egypt.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where Joseph was brought as a slave and later became a powerful leader.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh's_house.htm">Pharaoh's House</a></b><br>Represents the authority and governance of Egypt, over which Joseph was given control.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_throne.htm">The Throne</a></b><br>Symbolizes the ultimate authority of Pharaoh, which he retained while delegating significant power to Joseph.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a></b><br>Joseph's rise to power was orchestrated by God, reminding us that His timing is perfect, even when we face long periods of waiting.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Joseph remained faithful to God despite his circumstances, encouraging us to maintain our integrity and trust in God during difficult times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Joseph's appointment as a leader teaches us about the importance of stewardship and using our God-given gifts for His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_and_service.htm">Humility and Service</a></b><br>Although Joseph was given great authority, he remained humble and served Pharaoh and the people of Egypt, modeling Christ-like leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_and_purpose.htm">God's Provision and Purpose</a></b><br>Joseph's account shows that God provides for His people and has a purpose for our lives, even when we cannot see it.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_41.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_quickly_in_egypt.htm">How do we reconcile Joseph’s rapid political ascent with known Egyptian social and dynastic structures (Genesis 45)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_egyptian_record_of_joseph.htm">If Joseph became a high-ranking Egyptian official, why is there no Egyptian record of him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_joseph_and_imhotep_linked.htm">Are Joseph and Imhotep historically connected?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_large_silver_returns_go_unnoticed.htm">(Genesis 43:12) How plausible is it that large amounts of silver were secretly returned without raising alarms among Egyptian authorities or the local population? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/41.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) <span class= "bld">Over my house.</span>--The chief over the palace was in ancient times next in power to the sovereign, and under the Frankish kings the "major domi," or mayor of the palace, first usurped the whole royal power, and finally Pepin, the son of Charles Martel, took the name of king as well as the reality.<p><span class= "bld">According unto thy word shall all my people be ruled.</span>--The general sense is easy, namely that all the people of Egypt should obey Joseph's orders, but the translation of the phrase is difficult. The ordinary meaning of the verb is <span class= "ital">to kiss, </span>and the translation would then be <span class= "ital">And on thy mouth shall all my people kiss, </span>that is, they shall do thee homage (<a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm" title="Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it on his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD has anointed you to be captain over his inheritance?">1Samuel 10:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm" title="Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.">Psalm 2:12</a>). The versions seem to have taken this sense, though they translate very loosely "shall obey thee;" or <span class= "ital">"</span>shall receive judgment at thy mouth;" or "shall be governed by thee." As however in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-2.htm" title="They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow, even of Saul's brothers of Benjamin.">1Chronicles 12:2</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm" title="And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.">2Chronicles 17:17</a>; <a href="/psalms/78-9.htm" title="The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.">Psalm 78:9</a>, the verb is used of bearing arms, Aben-Ezra translates "shall arm themselves," and supposes that Joseph was made commander-in-chief. Others, again, form the verb used here from the same root as that which would give <span class= "ital">meshek </span>in <a href="/genesis/15-2.htm" title="And Abram said, LORD God, what will you give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?">Genesis 15:2</a> the meaning of "running about," and translate <span class= "ital">at thy mouth, </span>that is, <span class= "ital">according to thy command, shall all my people busy themselves. </span>The first is the most natural and probable rendering. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall be</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּהְיֶ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(tih·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in charge of</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my house,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּיתִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my people</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are to obey</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשַּׁ֣ק</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·šaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss, to equip with weapons</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your commands.</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(pî·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Only</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(raq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7535.htm">Strong's 7535: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with regard to the throne</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכִּסֵּ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kis·sê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seat of honor, throne</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will I be greater</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶגְדַּ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(’eḡ·dal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grow up, become great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than you.”</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּֽךָּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·me·kā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:40 You shall be over my house (Gen. 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