Parallel Verses New International Version 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. Darby Bible 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. 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." 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 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAccording 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. Psalm 105:21,22 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance... Daniel 2:46-48 Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, and worshipped Daniel... 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: Library The Covenant of WorksQ-12: I proceed to the next question, WHAT SPECIAL ACT OF PROVIDENCE DID GOD EXERCISE TOWARDS MAN IN THE ESTATE WHEREIN HE WAS CREATED? A: When God had created man, he entered into a covenant of life with him upon condition of perfect obedience, forbidding him to eat of the tree of knowledge upon pain of death. For this, consult with Gen 2:16, 17: And the Lord commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt … Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt Cross References 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. Jump to Previous Charge Command Commandment Greater Homage House Kiss Mouth Order Orders Palace Regards Regulate Respect Ruled Submit Themselves Thou Throne Word YouJump to Next Charge Command Commandment Greater Homage House Kiss Mouth Order Orders Palace Regards Regulate Respect Ruled Submit Themselves Thou Throne Word YouLinks Genesis 41:40 NIVGenesis 41:40 NLT Genesis 41:40 ESV Genesis 41:40 NASB Genesis 41:40 KJV Genesis 41:40 Bible Apps Genesis 41:40 Biblia Paralela Genesis 41:40 Chinese Bible Genesis 41:40 French Bible Genesis 41:40 German Bible Genesis 41:40 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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