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He dressed him in robes of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/nlt/genesis/41.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then 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. <a href="/esv/genesis/41.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Pharaoh took his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, and clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain about his neck. <a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/genesis/41.htm">King James Bible</a> 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; <a href="/nkjv/genesis/41.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Pharaoh took his signet ring off his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand; and he clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/41.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, and clothed him in garments of fine linen, and put the gold necklace around his neck. <a href="/nasb/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph&#8217s hand, and clothed him in garments of fine linen and put the gold necklace around his neck. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/41.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph’s hand, and clothed him in garments of fine linen, and put the gold necklace around his neck. <a href="/lsb/genesis/41.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand and clothed him in garments of fine linen and put the gold necklace around his neck. <a href="/amp/genesis/41.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph’s hand, and dressed him in [official] vestments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/csb/genesis/41.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh 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. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/41.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph&#8217s hand, clothed him with fine linen garments, and placed a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/asv/genesis/41.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Pharaoh took off his signet 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; <a href="/cev/genesis/41.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the king took off his royal ring and put it on Joseph's finger. He gave him fine clothes to wear and placed a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/erv/genesis/41.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Pharaoh took off his signet 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; <a href="/gwt/genesis/41.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Pharaoh took off his signet ring and put it on Joseph's finger. He had Joseph dressed in robes of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/gnt/genesis/41.htm">Good News Translation</a> The king removed from his finger the ring engraved with the royal seal and put it on Joseph's finger. He put a fine linen robe on him, and placed a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/isv/genesis/41.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand, placed it on Joseph's hand, had him clothed in fine linen garments, and placed a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/msb/genesis/41.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/genesis/41.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Pharaoh took his signet ring from his own hand and put it on Joseph's. He clothed him with fine linen clothes and put a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/nheb/genesis/41.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph?s hand, and clothed him in robes of fine linen, and put a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/wbt/genesis/41.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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; <a href="/web/genesis/41.htm">World English Bible</a> Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in robes of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/41.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Pharaoh turns aside his seal-ring from off his hand, and puts it on the hand of Joseph, and clothes him [with] garments of fine linen, and places a chain of gold on his neck, <a href="/ylt/genesis/41.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Pharaoh turneth aside his seal-ring from off his hand, and putteth it on the hand of Joseph, and clotheth him with garments of fine linen, and placeth a chain of gold on his neck, <a href="/slt/genesis/41.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Pharaoh will remove his signet ring from his hand, and will give it upon Joseph's hand; and will put upon him a white garment, and will put a gold collar about his neck.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/41.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he took his ring from his own hand, and gave it into his hand: and he put upon him a robe of silk, and put a chain of gold about his neck. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/41.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he took the ring from his own hand, and he gave it into his hand. And he clothed him with a robe of fine linen, and he placed a necklace of gold around his neck. <a href="/nabre/genesis/41.htm">New American Bible</a> With that, Pharaoh took off his signet ring and put it on Joseph’s finger. He dressed him in robes of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/41.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Removing his signet ring from his hand, Pharaoh put it on Joseph’s hand; he arrayed him in garments of fine linen, and put a gold chain around his neck.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/41.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in robes of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck: <a href="/hpbt/genesis/41.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Pharaoh took his ring from his hand and he placed it on the hand of Yoseph, and clothed him with clothing of fine white linen, and cast a necklace of gold on his neck;<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/41.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Pharaoh took off his signet 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. <a href="/sep/genesis/41.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Pharao took his ring off his hand, and put it on the hand of Joseph, and put on him a robe of fine linen, and put a necklace of gold about his neck. <a href="/parallel/genesis/41-42.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10616" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/41.htm">Joseph Given Charge of Egypt</a> …41Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” 42<a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Then Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5493.htm" title="5493: way·yā·sar (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To turn aside. Or suwr; a primitive root; to turn off.">removed</a> <a href="/hebrew/2885.htm" title="2885: ṭab·ba‘·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Signet ring, ring, signet. From taba'; properly, a seal, i.e. Signet; hence a ring of any kind.">the signet ring</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his finger,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">put</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯāh (DirObjM:: 3fs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">it on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yaḏ (N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">finger,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3847.htm" title="3847: way·yal·bêš (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or labesh; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. to put on a garment or clothe, literally or figuratively.">clothed</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/899.htm" title="899: biḡ·ḏê- (N-mpc) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage.">in garments</a> <a href="/hebrew/8336.htm" title="8336: šêš (N-ms) -- Byssus. Or shshiy; for shayish; bleached stuff, i.e. White linen or marble.">of fine linen,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">and placed</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: haz·zā·hāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">a gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/7242.htm" title="7242: rə·ḇiḏ (N-msc) -- A chain (ornament for the neck). From rabad; a collar.">chain</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.">around</a> <a href="/hebrew/6677.htm" title="6677: ṣaw·wā·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or tsavvar; or tsavvaron; or tsavva.rah; intensively from tsuwr in the sense of binding; the back of the neck.">his neck.</a> 43He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him 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> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/esther/8-15.htm">Esther 8:15</a> 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. <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/18-4.htm">1 Samuel 18:4</a> And Jonathan removed the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, his sword, his bow, and his belt. <a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Exodus 28:2</a> Make holy garments for your brother Aaron, to give him glory and splendor. <a href="/1_kings/10-18.htm">1 Kings 10:18-20</a> Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-15.htm">2 Chronicles 9:15-16</a> King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of hammered gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon. <a href="/ezekiel/16-11.htm">Ezekiel 16:11-13</a> I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. / I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. / So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen. <a href="/1_kings/22-10.htm">1 Kings 22:10</a> Dressed in royal attire, the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, with all the prophets prophesying before them. <a href="/2_samuel/1-10.htm">2 Samuel 1:10</a> So I stood over him and killed him, because I knew that after he had fallen he could not survive. And I took the crown that was on his head and the band that was on his arm, and I have brought them here to my lord.” <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Matthew 27:28-29</a> They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. / And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” <a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a> But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. <a href="/revelation/19-8.htm">Revelation 19:8</a> She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints. <a href="/james/2-2.htm">James 2:2-3</a> Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. / If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,” <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Acts 12:21</a> On the appointed day, Herod donned his royal robes, sat on his throne, and addressed the people.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in clothing of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;his ring.<a href="/esther/3-10.htm">Esther 3:10,12</a> And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews' enemy… <a href="/esther/6-7.htm">Esther 6:7-12</a> And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour, … <a href="/esther/8-2.htm">Esther 8:2,8,10,15</a> And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman… fine linen.<a href="/ezekiel/27-7.htm">Ezekiel 27:7</a> Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee.a gold chain.<a href="/proverbs/1-9.htm">Proverbs 1:9</a> For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.<a href="/proverbs/31-22.htm">Proverbs 31:22,24</a> She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple… <a href="/songs/1-10.htm">Song of Solomon 1:10</a> Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/14-8.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/genesis/27-15.htm">Best</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-7.htm">Byssus</a> <a href="/revelation/20-1.htm">Chain</a> <a href="/genesis/3-21.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/genesis/18-8.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/genesis/41-26.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/john/20-27.htm">Finger</a> <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/genesis/24-53.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/genesis/41-35.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/40-4.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/revelation/19-14.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Necklace</a> <a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/39-16.htm">Placeth</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/genesis/38-25.htm">Ring</a> <a href="/genesis/27-15.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/genesis/38-25.htm">Signet</a> <a href="/genesis/38-22.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/13-18.htm">Arrayed</a> <a href="/genesis/43-11.htm">Best</a> <a href="/exodus/25-4.htm">Byssus</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Chain</a> <a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/genesis/44-13.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/exodus/12-11.htm">Dressed</a> <a href="/exodus/2-2.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/exodus/8-19.htm">Finger</a> <a href="/genesis/44-13.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/genesis/44-8.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/genesis/41-44.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/41-44.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/41-45.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/50-2.htm">Linen</a> <a href="/genesis/45-14.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-16.htm">Necklace</a> <a href="/genesis/41-44.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/48-14.htm">Placeth</a> <a href="/genesis/48-14.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/exodus/25-11.htm">Ring</a> <a href="/genesis/49-11.htm">Robes</a> <a href="/exodus/28-11.htm">Signet</a> <a href="/genesis/42-24.htm">Turneth</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 41</div>1. <a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Pharaoh has two dreams.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Joseph interprets them.</a> 33. <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married.</a> 46. <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">The seven years of plenty.</a> 50. <a href="/genesis/41-50.htm">He begets children.</a> 53. <a href="/genesis/41-53.htm">The famine begins.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger The signet ring was a symbol of authority and power in ancient Egypt. It was used to seal documents, signifying the Pharaoh's approval and command. By removing it from his own finger, Pharaoh was transferring a significant portion of his authority to Joseph. This act is reminiscent of the authority given to Daniel in Babylon (<a href="/daniel/6-2.htm">Daniel 6:2-3</a>) and foreshadows the authority given to Jesus by God the Father (<a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>).put it on Joseph’s finger This gesture signified Joseph's elevation to a position of high authority, second only to Pharaoh. It marked a dramatic change in Joseph's status, from a Hebrew slave and prisoner to the ruler over all of Egypt. This transformation is a type of Christ, who was exalted after His suffering (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>).clothed him in garments of fine linen Fine linen was a luxury fabric in ancient Egypt, often associated with nobility and the priesthood. Joseph's new garments symbolized his new status and purity. This change in clothing can be compared to the robe given to the prodigal son upon his return (<a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a>) and the righteousness believers receive in Christ (<a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a>).and placed a gold chain around his neck The gold chain was another symbol of high rank and honor. In Egyptian culture, such adornments were given to those who held significant positions of power. This act further solidified Joseph's authority and acceptance into the Egyptian court. It parallels the honor and glory given to Christ, who is adorned with majesty and power (<a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt who recognizes Joseph's wisdom and appoints him as second-in-command over Egypt. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> A Hebrew man who, through God's guidance, interprets Pharaoh's dreams and is elevated to a position of power. 3. <a href="/topical/s/signet_ring.htm">Signet Ring</a> A symbol of authority and power, representing Pharaoh's trust in Joseph. 4. <a href="/topical/f/fine_linen_garments.htm">Fine Linen Garments</a> Indicative of honor and high status in Egyptian society. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gold_chain.htm">Gold Chain</a> A further symbol of authority and wealth, signifying Joseph's new role.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_elevation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Elevation</a> Joseph's rise to power demonstrates God's control over human affairs and His ability to elevate His servants in His timing. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Joseph's consistent faithfulness, even in hardship, prepares him for the responsibilities of leadership. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_authority.htm">Symbolism of Authority</a> The signet ring and garments symbolize the authority and responsibility given by God, reminding us of our roles as His representatives. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_purpose.htm">Preparation for Purpose</a> Joseph's life illustrates how God prepares us through trials for the purposes He has planned. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a> Joseph's account encourages believers to trust in God's perfect timing for their lives and callings.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/41.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(42) His ring.--Heb., his signet ring. As decrees became law when stamped with the royal signet, it was naturally the symbol of authority; and so with us, at the formation of a ministry the great seal is formally delivered into the hands of the highest legal personage in the realm, who is thus invested with power.Vestures of fine linen.--The word used here is Egyptian, shesh, and signifies a kind of flax from which linen of great fineness and whiteness was made. Much of the dress of the Levitical priests was to be made of this flax, called in Hebrew byssus (<a href="/exodus/39-28.htm" title="And a turban of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, and linen breeches of fine twined linen,">Exodus 39:28</a>, &c.), In the East it is usual on all occasions of showing the royal favour, to give changes of raiment: but there is here the further signification, that as this fine white linen was the special dress of the king and the priests, the bestowal of it indicated Joseph's admission into the ruling classes of Egypt. Probably, as he married a priest's daughter, he was himself also previously enrolled among the ranks of the priesthood.A gold chain.--This also appears upon the monuments as one of the royal insignia. Ancient necklaces of such exquisite workmanship have been discovered in Egypt, that patterns copied from them are common now at the chief jewellers. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/41-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Pharaoh פַּרְעֹ֤ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings removed וַיָּ֨סַר (way·yā·sar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5493.htm">Strong's 5493: </a> To turn aside the signet ring טַבַּעְתּוֹ֙ (ṭab·ba‘·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2885.htm">Strong's 2885: </a> A seal, signet, a ring of any kind from מֵעַ֣ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his finger, יָד֔וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand put וַיִּתֵּ֥ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set it on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Joseph’s יוֹסֵ֑ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites finger, יַ֣ד (yaḏ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand clothed וַיַּלְבֵּ֤שׁ (way·yal·bêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3847.htm">Strong's 3847: </a> Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe him אֹתוֹ֙ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case in garments בִּגְדֵי־ (biḡ·ḏê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage of fine linen, שֵׁ֔שׁ (šêš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8336.htm">Strong's 8336: </a> Bleached stuff, white linen, marble and placed וַיָּ֛שֶׂם (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set a gold הַזָּהָ֖ב (haz·zā·hāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky chain רְבִ֥ד (rə·ḇiḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7242.htm">Strong's 7242: </a> A chain (ornament for the neck) around עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his neck. צַוָּארֽוֹ׃ (ṣaw·wā·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6677.htm">Strong's 6677: </a> The back of the neck <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/41-42.htm">Genesis 41:42 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">OT Law: Genesis 41:42 Pharaoh took off his signet ring (Gen. 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