Parallel Verses
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.
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
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
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 41:40
Prayers for Genesis 41:40
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Advises Pharaoh
39 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, Seeing that God has made all this clear to you, there is no other man of such wisdom and good sense as you: 40 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. 41 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, See, I have put you over all the land of Egypt.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 105:21-22
He made him lord of his house, and ruler over everything he had;
Acts 7:10
And made him free from all his troubles, and gave him wisdom and the approval of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and all his house.
Genesis 39:4-6
And having a high opinion of Joseph as his servant, he made him the overseer of his house and gave him control over all he had.
Genesis 45:8-9
So now it was not you who sent me here, but God: and he has made me as a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
Genesis 45:26
And they said to him, Joseph is living, and is ruler over all the land of Egypt. And at this word Jacob was quite overcome, for he had no faith in it.
1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took the bottle of oil, and put the oil on his head and gave him a kiss and said, Is not the Lord with the holy oil making you ruler over Israel, his people? and you will have authority over the people of the Lord, and you will make them safe from the hands of their attackers round about them, and this will be the sign for you:
Job 31:27
A secret feeling of worship came into my heart, and my hand gave kisses from my mouth;
Psalm 2:12
For fear that he may be angry, causing destruction to come on you, because he is quickly moved to wrath. Happy are all those who put their faith in him.
Proverbs 22:29
Have you seen a man who is expert in his business? he will take his place before kings; his place will not be among low persons.
Daniel 2:46-48
Then King Nebuchadnezzar, falling down on his face, gave worship to Daniel, and gave orders for an offering and spices to be given to him;
Daniel 5:29
Then, by the order of Belshazzar, they put a purple robe on Daniel, and a gold chain round his neck, and a public statement was made that he was to be a ruler of high authority in the kingdom.
Daniel 6:3
Then this Daniel did his work better than the chief rulers and the captains, because there was a special spirit in him; and it was the king's purpose to put him over all the kingdom.