Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but without your word no one will lift hand or foot in all Egypt.” New Living Translation And Pharaoh said to him, “I am Pharaoh, but no one will lift a hand or foot in the entire land of Egypt without your approval.” English Standard Version Moreover, Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and without your consent no one shall lift up hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.” Berean Standard Bible And Pharaoh declared to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one in all the land of Egypt shall lift his hand or foot.” Berean Literal Bible And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and apart from you, no man may lift his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt.” King James Bible And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. New King James Version Pharaoh also said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and without your consent no man may lift his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.” New American Standard Bible Moreover, Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Though I am Pharaoh, yet without your permission no one shall raise his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.” NASB 1995 Moreover, Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Though I am Pharaoh, yet without your permission no one shall raise his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.” NASB 1977 Moreover, Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Though I am Pharaoh, yet without your permission no one shall raise his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.” Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Though I am Pharaoh, yet without your permission no one shall raise his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.” Amplified Bible Moreover, Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Though I am Pharaoh, yet without your permission shall no man raise his hand [to do anything] or set his foot [to go anywhere] in all the land of Egypt [all classes of people shall submit to your authority].” Berean Annotated Bible And Pharaoh (great house) declared to Joseph (YHWH has added), “I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one in all the land of Egypt (land of bondage) shall lift his hand or foot. Christian Standard Bible Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh and no one will be able to raise his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt without your permission.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but no one will be able to raise his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt without your permission.” American Standard Version And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt. Contemporary English Version The king told Joseph, "Although I'm king, no one in Egypt is to do anything without your permission." English Revised Version And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt. GOD'S WORD® Translation He also said to Joseph, "Even though I am Pharaoh, no one anywhere in Egypt will do anything without your permission." Good News Translation The king said to him, "I am the king--and no one in all Egypt shall so much as lift a hand or a foot without your permission." International Standard Version Pharaoh also told Joseph, "I'm still Pharaoh, but without your permission nobody in all of the land of Egypt will so much as lift up their hands or take a step!" NET Bible Pharaoh also said to Joseph, "I am Pharaoh, but without your permission no one will move his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt." New Heart English Bible Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "I am Pharaoh, but without your permission no one will do anything or go anywhere in all the land of Egypt." Webster's Bible Translation And Pharaoh said to Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Pharaoh declared to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one in all the land of Egypt shall lift his hand or foot.” World English Bible Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh. Without you, no man shall lift up his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Pharaoh says to Joseph, “I [am] Pharaoh, and without you a man does not lift up his hand and his foot in all the land of Egypt”; Berean Literal Bible And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and apart from you, no man may lift his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt.” Young's Literal Translation And Pharaoh saith unto Joseph, 'I am Pharaoh, and without thee a man doth not lift up his hand and his foot in all the land of Egypt;' Smith's Literal Translation And Pharaoh will say to Joseph, I am Pharaoh; and without thee, a man shall not lift up his hand and his foot in all the land of Egypt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the king said to Joseph: I am Pharao; without thy commandment no man shall move hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, the king said to Joseph: “I am Pharaoh: apart from your authority, no one will move hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.” New American Bible “I am Pharaoh,” he told Joseph, “but without your approval no one shall lift hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.” New Revised Standard Version Moreover Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and without your consent no one shall lift up hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Pharaoh said to Joseph, I Pharaoh have commanded that without your orders no man shall undertake anything in all the land of Egypt. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Pharaoh said to Yoseph, “I, Pharaoh, have commanded that without you a man will not lift his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Pharaoh said unto Joseph: 'I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Pharao said to Joseph, I am Pharao; without thee no one shall lift up his hand on all the land of Egypt. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Given Charge of Egypt…43He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt. 44And Pharaoh declared to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one in all the land of Egypt shall lift his hand or foot.” 45Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt.… Cross References And Pharaoh declared to Joseph, Acts 7:10 and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. Psalm 105:20-21 The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, “I am Pharaoh, Exodus 5:2 But Pharaoh replied, “Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.” Ezekiel 29:3-4 Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’ / But I will put hooks in your jaws and cause the fish of your streams to cling to your scales. I will haul you up out of your rivers, and all the fish of your streams will cling to your scales. but without your permission, John 19:11 Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.” Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. no one in all the land of Egypt Exodus 10:14-15 The locusts swarmed across the land and settled over the entire territory of Egypt. Never before had there been so many locusts, and never again will there be. / They covered the face of all the land until it was black, and they consumed all the plants on the ground and all the fruit on the trees that the hail had left behind. Nothing green was left on any tree or plant in all the land of Egypt. Exodus 12:29-30 Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock. / During the night Pharaoh got up—he and all his officials and all the Egyptians—and there was loud wailing in Egypt; for there was no house without someone dead. Genesis 47:6 the land of Egypt is before you; settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land. They may dwell in the land of Goshen. And if you know of any talented men among them, put them in charge of my own livestock.” shall lift his hand or foot.” Psalm 105:22 to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom. Ecclesiastes 8:4 For the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?” Luke 7:8 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell one to go, and he goes, and another to come, and he comes. I tell my servant to do something, and he does it.” Psalm 105:21-22 He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, / to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom. Genesis 45:8 Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Genesis 42:6 Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground. Treasury of Scripture And Pharaoh said to Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without you shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. lift up his hand. Exodus 11:7 But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel. Jump to Previous Consent Egypt Foot Hand Joseph Lift Moreover Order Permission Pharaoh Raise WordJump to Next Consent Egypt Foot Hand Joseph Lift Moreover Order Permission Pharaoh Raise WordGenesis 41 1. Pharaoh has two dreams.9. Joseph interprets them. 33. He gives Pharaoh counsel, and is highly advanced, and married. 46. The seven years of plenty. 50. He begets children. 53. The famine begins. And Pharaoh declared to Joseph This phrase highlights the authority of Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, and his decision to elevate Joseph to a position of power. Joseph, a Hebrew, had been sold into slavery by his brothers and had risen to prominence through his God-given ability to interpret dreams. This declaration signifies a turning point in Joseph's life, moving from a prisoner to a ruler. It also reflects the divine providence and fulfillment of God's plan for Joseph, as previously revealed in his dreams (Genesis 37:5-11). I am Pharaoh but without your permission no one in all the land of Egypt shall lift his hand or foot Persons / Places / Events 1. PharaohThe ruler of Egypt, who recognizes Joseph's wisdom and authority by granting him significant power over the land. 2. Joseph A Hebrew man who, through God's providence, rises from slavery and imprisonment to become the second most powerful man in Egypt. 3. Egypt The land where Joseph is elevated to a position of authority, serving as a place of both trial and triumph for him. 4. Divine Providence The overarching theme of God's guidance and provision in Joseph's life, leading to his rise in Egypt. 5. Authority and Governance The event of Joseph being given authority by Pharaoh, symbolizing trust and responsibility. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LeadershipJoseph's rise to power demonstrates God's control over human affairs, reminding us to trust in His plans even when circumstances seem dire. Faithfulness in Adversity Joseph's consistent integrity and faithfulness, despite his trials, serve as a model for believers to remain steadfast in their faith. The Role of Wisdom and Discernment Joseph's ability to interpret dreams and manage resources highlights the importance of seeking God's wisdom in our decisions. Authority and Responsibility With great authority comes great responsibility. Joseph's account encourages us to use any position of influence for God's glory and the good of others. God's Purpose in Suffering Joseph's journey from suffering to prominence illustrates how God can use our hardships to fulfill His greater purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 41:44?2. How does Pharaoh's authority over Joseph reflect God's sovereignty in Genesis 41:44? 3. What responsibilities did Joseph have under Pharaoh's command in Genesis 41:44? 4. How does Joseph's role foreshadow Christ's authority in the New Testament? 5. How can we trust God's plan when given authority, like Joseph in Genesis 41? 6. In what ways can we honor God when placed in leadership positions? 7. How does Genesis 41:44 demonstrate God's sovereignty over human authority? 8. Why is Pharaoh's declaration significant in the context of Joseph's story? 9. What does Genesis 41:44 reveal about God's plan for Joseph's life? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 41? 11. If Joseph became a high-ranking Egyptian official, why is there no Egyptian record of him? 12. Does Genesis depict Joseph's actions as socialist? 13. How do we reconcile Joseph's rapid political ascent with known Egyptian social and dynastic structures (Genesis 45)? 14. Genesis 41:46–49: Could one man’s administrative plan truly stockpile enough grain to feed an entire nation (and surrounding regions) for seven years? What Does Genesis 41:44 Mean And Pharaoh declared to Joseph• The narrative records a real royal proclamation, underscoring the historicity of Joseph’s promotion (Genesis 41:37-43). • Joseph’s rise fulfills the earlier dreams God sent him (Genesis 37:7-10), showing the LORD’s sovereignty over history. • Like Daniel later in Babylon (Daniel 2:48), Joseph is placed next to the throne because he faithfully interprets God-given revelation. I am Pharaoh • Pharaoh reminds everyone—including Joseph—who officially holds ultimate earthly authority, much as Nebuchadnezzar later says, “Is not this great Babylon that I have built?” (Daniel 4:30). • Yet Proverbs 21:1 affirms that “The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD,” so Pharaoh’s very declaration serves God’s plan. • Romans 13:1 teaches that “there is no authority except from God,” echoing the truth that God works through human rulers. but without your permission • Pharaoh willingly limits his own power, delegating day-to-day control to Joseph (Genesis 41:40). • Psalm 105:21-22 looks back on this moment: “He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, to instruct his princes as he pleased.” • This mirrors the way King Ahasuerus later empowers Mordecai to write decrees in his name (Esther 8:8). no one in all the land of Egypt • The scope is total—every official, soldier, and citizen falls under Joseph’s administrative word (Genesis 41:41). • Stephen affirms this in Acts 7:10: “He made him governor of Egypt and all his household.” • God positions His servant at the center of the superpower of the day to preserve many lives (Genesis 50:20). shall lift his hand or foot • An idiom meaning no action—great or small—can proceed without Joseph’s approval, paralleling 1 Samuel 14:45 where the people vow that none shall “lift a hand or foot” against Jonathan. • Joseph’s authority extends over both labor (“hand”) and movement or military action (“foot”), ensuring unity and obedience during the coming famine (Genesis 41:55). • The phrase anticipates how God will later exalt His Son: “You have put all things under His feet” (Psalm 8:6; Hebrews 2:8). summary Genesis 41:44 records Pharaoh’s public decree that establishes Joseph as Egypt’s operational ruler. Pharaoh affirms his own kingship yet hands Joseph unrivaled authority so that nothing happens in Egypt without Joseph’s word. The statement highlights God’s faithfulness in elevating His servant, the comprehensiveness of Joseph’s new power, and the way earthly rulers—even the mightiest—serve the divine purpose of preserving God’s people and unfolding His redemptive plan. Verse 44. - And Pharaoh-said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. Joseph's authority was to be absolute and universal.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Pharaohפַּרְעֹ֛ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings declared וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Joseph, יוֹסֵ֖ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites “I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am Pharaoh, פַרְעֹ֑ה (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings but without your permission, וּבִלְעָדֶ֗יךָ (ū·ḇil·‘ā·ḏe·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 1107: Apart from, except, without no לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no one אִ֧ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person in all בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the land אֶ֥רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Egypt מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa shall lift יָרִ֨ים (yā·rîm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise his hand יָד֛וֹ (yā·ḏōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand or וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case foot.” רַגְל֖וֹ (raḡ·lōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda Links Genesis 41:44 NIVGenesis 41:44 NLT Genesis 41:44 ESV Genesis 41:44 NASB Genesis 41:44 KJV Genesis 41:44 BibleApps.com Genesis 41:44 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:44 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:44 French Bible Genesis 41:44 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 41:44 Pharaoh said to Joseph I am Pharaoh (Gen. 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