Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”

New American Standard Bible

You shall be over my house, and according to your command all my people shall do homage; only in the throne I will be greater than you.”

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.

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 be governed according to your word and pay respect [to you with reverence, submission, and obedience]; only in [matters of] the throne will I be greater than you [in Egypt].”

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.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
over my house
בּית 
Bayith 
Usage: 2053

עם 
`am 
Usage: 1867

be ruled
נשׁק 
Nashaq 
Usage: 35

only in the throne
כּסּה כּסּא 
Kicce' 
Usage: 135

will I be greater
גּדל 
Gadal 
Usage: 115

Devotionals

Devotionals about Genesis 41:40

References

Fausets

Hastings

Morish

Smith

Images Genesis 41:40

Prayers for Genesis 41:40

Context Readings

Joseph Advises Pharaoh

39 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as intelligent and wise as you are. 40 You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” 41 Pharaoh also said to Joseph, “See, I am placing you over all the land of Egypt.”



Cross References

Psalm 105:21-22

He made him master of his household,
ruler over all his possessions

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.

Genesis 39:4-6

Joseph found favor in his master’s sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar also put him in charge of his household and placed all that he owned under his authority.

Genesis 45:8-9

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 45:26

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

1 Samuel 10:1

Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it out on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Hasn’t the Lord anointed you ruler over His inheritance?

Job 31:27

so that my heart was secretly enticed
and I threw them a kiss,

Psalm 2:12

Pay homage to the Son or He will be angry
and you will perish in your rebellion,
for His anger may ignite at any moment.
All those who take refuge in Him are happy.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.


>

Daniel 2:46-48

Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell down, paid homage to Daniel, and gave orders to present an offering and incense to him.

Daniel 5:29

Then Belshazzar gave an order, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and issued a proclamation concerning him that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.

Daniel 6:3

Daniel distinguished himself above the administrators and satraps because he had an extraordinary spirit, so the king planned to set him over the whole realm.

King James Version Public Domain

Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers.

International Standard Version Copyright © 1996-2008 by the ISV Foundation.

New American Standard Bible Copyright ©1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org

American Standard Version Public Domain

NET Bible copyright © 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. NetBible

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain