Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, and servants called out before him, “Abrek!”
New American Standard Bible
He had him ride in
King James Version
And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
International Standard Version
Then he provided him with a chariot as his second-in-command, outfitted with a group of people who shouted out in front of him, "Bow your knees!" And that's how Pharaoh set Joseph over the entire land of Egypt.
A Conservative Version
And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had, and they cried before him, Bow the knee. And he set him over all the land of Egypt.
American Standard Version
and he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he set him over all the land of Egypt.
Amplified
He had him ride in his second chariot; and runners proclaimed before him, “[Attention,] bow the knee!” And he set him over all the land of Egypt.
Bible in Basic English
And he made him take his seat in the second of his carriages; and they went before him crying, Make way! So he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
Darby Translation
And he caused him to ride in the second chariot that he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee! and he set him over all the land of Egypt.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will cause him to ride in the second chariot which is to him. And they will cry out before him, Aback. And he gave him over all the land of Egypt.
King James 2000
And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he had him ride in his second chariot. And they cried out before him, "Kneel!" And Pharaoh set him over all the land of Egypt.
Modern King James verseion
And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had, and they cried before him, Bow the knee! And he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and set him upon the best chariot that he had, save one. And they cried before him "Abrech!" And that Pharaoh had made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
NET Bible
Pharaoh had him ride in the chariot used by his second-in-command, and they cried out before him, "Kneel down!" So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.
New Heart English Bible
and he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had. They cried before him, "Bow the knee." He set him over all the land of Egypt.
The Emphasized Bible
and made him ride in the second chariot which belonged to him, and they cried out before him. Bow the knee! thus setting him over all the land of Egypt.
Webster
And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had: and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.
World English Bible
and he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had. They cried before him, "Bow the knee!" He set him over all the land of Egypt.
Youngs Literal Translation
and causeth him to ride in the second chariot which he hath, and they proclaim before him, 'Bow the knee!' and -- to put him over all the land of Egypt.
Themes
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Captive » Advanced to positions in state
Chariots » Persons of distinction used
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph made governor
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 » Summary of his life » Dreams fulfilled
Joseph » Son of jacob » His wisdom
Magistrates » Examples of honour rendered to
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Prudence » Instances of » Joseph, in the affairs of egypt
Rulers' » Examples of honour rendered to
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Joseph, in how he conducted the affairs of egypt
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
The Nation » Of israel and judah rulers » Examples of honour rendered to
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 41:43
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Advises Pharaoh
42
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.
Cross References
Genesis 45:8
Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me a father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
Genesis 42:6
Joseph was in charge of the country; he sold grain to all its people. His brothers came and bowed down before him with their faces to the ground.
Genesis 45:26
They said, “Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” Jacob was stunned,
Genesis 42:30
“The man who is the lord of the country spoke harshly to us and accused us of spying on the country.
Genesis 42:33
The man who is the lord of the country said to us, ‘This is how I will know if you are honest: Leave one brother with me, take food to relieve the hunger of your households, and go.
Esther 6:8-9
Have them bring a royal garment that the king himself has worn
Acts 7:10
and rescued him out of all his troubles. He gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and over his whole household.
Philippians 2:10
every knee will bow
of those who are in heaven
and under the earth