Genesis 41:40 “You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your…”

Genesis 41:40

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.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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.”

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou shalt be ouer mine house, and at thy word shall all my people be armed, onely in the kings throne will I be aboue thee.

Darby Translation

Thou shalt be over my house, and according to thy commandment shall all my people regulate themselves; only concerning the throne will I be greater than thou.

Young's Literal Translation

thou — thou art over my house, and at thy mouth do all my people kiss; only in the throne I am greater than thou.'

Bible in Basic English

You, then, are to be over my house, and all my people will be ruled by your word: only as king will I be greater than you.

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Cross references

“Thou shalt”

Proverbs 22:29 Genesis 39:4–6 Daniel 5:29 Genesis 45:26 Daniel 2:46–48 Daniel 6:3

Proverbs 22:29 · BSB

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Genesis 39:4–6 · BSB

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.

Daniel 5:29 · BSB

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.

Genesis 45:26 · BSB

“Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.

Daniel 2:46–48 · BSB

At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him.

Daniel 6:3 · BSB

Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.

“be ruled”

Psalm 2:12 1 Samuel 10:1 Job 31:27

Psalm 2:12 · BSB

Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

1 Samuel 10:1 · BSB

Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?

Job 31:27 · BSB

so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,

Also

Acts 7:10

Acts 7:10 · BSB

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.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

39Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

41Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”

Read Genesis 41