Parallel Verses
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.'
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.
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."
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."
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
Images Genesis 41:40
Prayers for Genesis 41:40
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Advises Pharaoh
39 and Pharaoh saith unto Joseph, 'After God's causing thee to know all this, there is none intelligent and wise as thou; 40 thou -- thou art over my house, and at thy mouth do all my people kiss; only in the throne I am greater than thou.' 41 And Pharaoh saith unto Joseph, 'See, I have put thee over all the land of Egypt.'
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Cross References
Psalm 105:21-22
He hath made him lord of his house, And ruler over all his possessions.
Acts 7:10
and did deliver him out of all his tribulations, and gave him favour and wisdom before Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he did set him -- governor over Egypt and all his house.
Genesis 39:4-6
and Joseph findeth grace in his eyes and serveth him, and he appointeth him over his house, and all that he hath he hath given into his hand.
Genesis 45:8-9
and now, ye -- ye have not sent me hither, but God, and He doth set me for a father to Pharaoh, and for lord to all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
Genesis 45:26
and they declare to him, saying, 'Joseph is yet alive,' and that he is ruler over all the land of Egypt; and his heart ceaseth, for he hath not given credence to them.
1 Samuel 10:1
And Samuel taketh the vial of the oil, and poureth on his head, and kisseth him, and saith, 'Is it not because Jehovah hath appointed thee over His inheritance for leader?
Job 31:27
And my heart is enticed in secret, And my hand doth kiss my mouth,
Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Chosen One, lest He be angry, And ye lose the way, When His anger burneth but a little, O the happiness of all trusting in Him!
Proverbs 22:29
Hast thou seen a man speedy in his business? Before kings he doth station himself, He stations not himself before obscure men!
Daniel 2:46-48
Then hath king Nebuchadnezzar fallen on his face, and to Daniel he hath done obeisance, and present, and sweet things, he hath said to pour out to him.
Daniel 5:29
Then hath Belshazzar said, and they have clothed Daniel with purple, and a bracelet of gold is on his neck, and they have proclaimed concerning him that he is the third ruler in the kingdom.
Daniel 6:3
Then this Daniel hath been overseer over the presidents and satraps, because that an excellent spirit is in him, and the king hath thought to establish him over the whole kingdom.