Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
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."
New American Standard Bible
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.
Holman Bible
You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands.
A Conservative Version
Thou shall be over my house, and according to thy word all my people shall be ruled. Only in the throne I will be greater than thou.
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.
Amplified
You shall have charge over my house, and all my people shall
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.
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.
Julia Smith Translation
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.
King James 2000
You shall be over my house, and according unto your word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
You shall be over my house, and to your word all my people shall submit. Only [with respect to] the throne will I be greater than you."
Modern King James verseion
You shall be over my house, and all my people shall kiss the hand at your word. Only in the throne will I be greater than you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Thou therefore shalt be over my house, and according to thy word shall all my people obey: only in the king's seat will I be above thee."
NET Bible
You will oversee my household, and all my people will submit to your commands. Only I, the king, will be greater than you.
New Heart English Bible
You shall be over my house, and according to your word will all my people be ruled. Only in the throne I will be greater than you."
The Emphasized Bible
Thou, shalt be over my house, and on thy mouth, shall all my people kiss, - only as to the throne, will I be greater than thou.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
You shall be over my house, and according to your word will all my people be ruled. Only in the throne I will be greater than you."
Youngs 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.'
Themes
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Captive » Advanced to positions in state
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Exaltation » Of men (promotion) » Examples of earthly
Government » Paternal functions of
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is promoted to authority next to pharaoh at thirty years of age
Joseph » Summary of his life » Unspoiled by sudden prosperity
Joseph » Son of jacob » His wisdom
Promotion » Examples of earthly
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Prudence » Instances of » Joseph, in the affairs of egypt
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Joseph, in how he conducted the affairs of egypt
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 41:40
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Prayers for Genesis 41:40
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Advises Pharaoh
39 Since God has revealed all of this to you," Pharaoh told Joseph, "there is no one so wise and discerning as you. 40 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." 41 "Look!" Pharaoh confirmed to Joseph, "I've put you in charge of the entire land of Egypt!"
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Cross References
Psalm 105:21-22
He made him the master over his household, the manager of all his possessions
Acts 7:10
and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler of Egypt and of his whole household.
Genesis 39:4-6
That's how Joseph pleased Potiphar as he served him. Eventually, Potiphar appointed Joseph as overseer of his entire household. Moreover, he entrusted everything that he owned into his care.
Genesis 45:8-9
As a result, it wasn't you who sent me here, but God himself! He established me as a father-figure to Pharaoh himself! I'm in charge of his entire palace and ruler over the entire land of Egypt.
Genesis 45:26
where they informed their father, "Joseph is still alive! As a matter of fact, he's ruling the entire land of Egypt." But Jacob didn't believe them, because he had become cynical.
1 Samuel 10:1
Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul's head, kissed him, and said, "The LORD has anointed you Commander-in-Chief over his inheritance, has he not?
Job 31:27
so that in the depths of my deceived heart I worshipped them with my mouth and hands,
Psalm 2:12
Kiss the son before he becomes angry, and you die where you stand. Indeed, his wrath can flare up quickly. How blessed are those who take refuge in him. A Davidic Psalm, when he fled from his son Absalom.
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.
Daniel 2:46-48
Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face before Daniel, paid honor to him, and commanded that an offering and incense be presented on his behalf.
Daniel 5:29
Then Belshazzar gave orders to clothe Daniel in purple, to place a chain of gold around his neck, and to proclaim him the third highest ruler of the kingdom.
Daniel 6:3
Daniel distinguished himself among all the administrators and regional authorities, because he was of an extraordinary spirit. Therefore the king planned to appoint him over the whole kingdom.