Genesis 41:40
◄  Genesis 41:40  ►
New International Version (© 2011)
You shall be in charge of my palace, and all my people are to submit to your orders. Only with respect to the throne will I be greater than you."

King James Bible
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.

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.

Young's 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.'

Genesis 41:40 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

According unto thy word shall all my people be ruled - Literally, At thy mouth shall all my people kiss. In the eastern countries it is customary to kiss any thing that comes from a superior, and this is done by way of testifying respect and submission. In this sense the words in the text are to be understood: All the people shall pay the profoundest respect and obedience to all thy orders and commands.

Only in the throne will I be greater than thou - This, in one word, is a perfect description of a prime minister. Thou shalt have the sole management, under me, of all state affairs.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Thou shalt.

Genesis 39:4-6 And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house...

Genesis 45:8,9,26 So now it was not you that sent me here, but God: and he has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house...

Psalm 105:21,22 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance...

Proverbs 22:29 See you a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.

Daniel 2:46-48 Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, and worshipped Daniel...

Daniel 5:29 Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and put a chain of gold about his neck...

Daniel 6:3 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him...

be ruled. Heb. be armed, or kiss.

1 Samuel 10:1 Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it on his head, and kissed him, and said...

Job 31:27 And my heart has been secretly enticed, or my mouth has kissed my hand:

Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little...

Genesis 41:40 Parallel Commentaries
Charge Command Commandment Greater Homage House Kiss Mouth Order Orders Palace Regards Regulate Respect Ruled Submit Themselves Thou Throne Word You
Charge Command Commandment Greater Homage House Kiss Mouth Order Orders Palace Regards Regulate Respect Ruled Submit Themselves Thou Throne Word You
THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®.

Genesis 41:40 Mobile Bible
Genesis 41:40 Bible Suite
Genesis 41:40 Biblia Paralela
Genesis 41:40 Chinese Bible

Bible Apps
Bible Hub


Acts 7:10 and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt. So Pharaoh made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace.
Genesis 39:9 No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?"
Genesis 44:18 Then Judah went up to him and said: "Pardon your servant, my lord, let me speak a word to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, though you are equal to Pharaoh himself.
Psalm 105:21 He made him master of his household, ruler over all he possessed,
Daniel 6:3 Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.