Genesis 41:40

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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.be ruled: Heb. be armed, or, kiss

WEB

You shall be over my house. All my people will be ruled according to your word. Only in the throne I will be greater than you.”

ASV

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.

LSV

you are over my house, and at your mouth do all my people kiss; only in the throne I am greater than you.”

YLT

thou — thou art over my house, and at thy mouth do all my people kiss; only in the throne I am greater than thou.'

DBY

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.

DRC

Thou shalt be over my house, and at the commandment of thy mouth all the people shall obey: only in the kingly throne will I be above thee.

GNV

Thou shalt be ouer mine house, and at thy word shall all my people be armed, onely in the kings throne will I be aboue thee.

JPS

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.'

LXXE

Thou shalt be over my house, and all my people shall be obedient to thy word; only in the throne will I excel thee.Gr. mouth.

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WLC

אַתָּה֙ תִּהְיֶ֣ה עַל־בֵּיתִ֔י וְעַל־פִּ֖יךָ יִשַּׁ֣ק כָּל־עַמִּ֑י רַ֥ק הַכִּסֵּ֖א אֶגְדַּ֥ל מִמֶּֽךָּ׃

LXX-Br

Σὺ ἔσῃ ἐπὶ τῷ οἴκῳ μου, καὶ ἐπὶ τῷ στόματί σου ὑπακούσεται πᾶς ὁ λαός μου· πλὴν τὸν θρόνον ὑπερέξω σου ἐγώ.

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• Proverbs 22:29Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
• Acts 7:10and 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.
• Psalms 105:21–22He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom.
• Genesis 39:4–6Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned. From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and…
• Genesis 45:8–9Therefore 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. Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your…
• Psalms 2:12Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.
• Daniel 5:29Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.
• Daniel 2:46–48At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering of incense be presented to him. The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the…
• Genesis 45:26“Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.
• Daniel 6:3Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.
• 1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?
• Job 31:27so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand threw a kiss from my mouth,

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