Genesis 41:40

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

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  • Ps 105:21-22 : 21 He made him lord of his household and ruler of all his possessions. 22 To bind his officials as he desired and to teach his elders wisdom.
  • Prov 22:29 : 29 Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before obscure people.
  • Acts 7:10 : 10 God rescued him from all his troubles, and He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
  • Dan 2:46-48 : 46 Then King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and commanded that an offering and incense be presented to him. 47 The king spoke to Daniel, saying, "Truly, your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery." 48 Then the king made Daniel great, gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief over all the wise men of Babylon.
  • Dan 5:29 : 29 Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, put a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.
  • Dan 6:3 : 3 Over these, he placed three administrators, including Daniel, who was one of them. The satraps were to give an account to them, so the king would not suffer any loss.
  • Gen 39:4-6 : 4 Joseph found favor in his master's eyes and became his personal servant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted everything he owned to his care. 5 From the time he put Joseph in charge of his household and all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house on account of Joseph. The LORD's blessing was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field. 6 So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph's care; with Joseph in charge, he paid no attention to anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was handsome in form and appearance.
  • Gen 45:8-9 : 8 So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me like a father to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and a ruler throughout Egypt. 9 Hurry and go up to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord over all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay.’
  • Gen 45:26 : 26 They told him, 'Joseph is still alive! He is even ruling over all the land of Egypt!' But Jacob was stunned and did not believe them.
  • 1 Sam 10:1 : 1 Then Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, 'Has not the LORD anointed you as ruler over His inheritance?'
  • Job 31:27 : 27 and my heart was secretly enticed, and my hand offered them a kiss in worship,
  • Ps 2:12 : 12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your way, for His wrath can flare up quickly. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Gen 41:41-44
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    87%

    41Pharaoh also said to Joseph, 'See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.'

    42Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his hand and placed it on Joseph's hand. He clothed him in garments of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck.

    43He had Joseph ride in the chariot of his second-in-command, and they called out before him, 'Bow down!' So he was put in charge of all the land of Egypt.

    44Pharaoh also said to Joseph, 'I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one will lift a hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.'

  • Gen 41:38-39
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    81%

    38Then Pharaoh said to his officials, 'Can we find anyone like this man, in whom is the spirit of God?'

    39So Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.'

  • Gen 45:8-10
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    8So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me like a father to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and a ruler throughout Egypt.

    9Hurry and go up to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord over all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay.’

    10You shall dwell in the land of Goshen and be near me—you, your children, your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and everything you have.

  • Ps 105:21
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    21He made him lord of his household and ruler of all his possessions.

  • Gen 39:4-5
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    4Joseph found favor in his master's eyes and became his personal servant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted everything he owned to his care.

    5From the time he put Joseph in charge of his household and all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house on account of Joseph. The LORD's blessing was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field.

  • Acts 7:10
    75%

    10God rescued him from all his troubles, and He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who made him ruler over Egypt and all his household.

  • Gen 41:33-34
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    74%

    33Now let Pharaoh look for a discerning and wise man and put him in charge of the land of Egypt.

    34Let Pharaoh take action to appoint overseers in the land and collect a fifth of the harvest of Egypt during the seven years of abundance.

  • Gen 39:9
    73%

    9"No one in this house is greater than I am. He has not withheld anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?"

  • Gen 41:46
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    46Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. He went out from Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout all the land of Egypt.

  • Gen 39:2
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    2The LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the house of his Egyptian master.

  • Gen 41:55
    72%

    55When all Egypt began to feel the famine, the people cried out to Pharaoh for food. Pharaoh told all the Egyptians, 'Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.'

  • Gen 47:5-6
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    5Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Your father and brothers have come to you.'

    6'The land of Egypt is before you. Settle your father and brothers in the best part of the land, in Goshen. And if you know any among them who are capable men, appoint them as overseers of my livestock.'

  • Gen 47:25-26
    2 verses
    72%

    25They replied, 'You have saved our lives! May we find favor in the eyes of my lord, and we will be servants to Pharaoh.'

    26So Joseph established it as a law in Egypt to this day: A fifth of the produce belongs to Pharaoh. Only the land of the priests did not become Pharaoh’s.

  • Gen 41:10
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    10'Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and he put me and the chief baker in custody in the house of the captain of the guard.'

  • Gen 41:15-17
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    15Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said about you that when you hear a dream, you can interpret it.'

    16Joseph answered Pharaoh, 'It is not in me; God will give Pharaoh a favorable answer.'

    17Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'In my dream, I was standing on the bank of the Nile.'

  • Gen 40:13
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    13In three days, Pharaoh will lift up your head and restore you to your position, and you will put Pharaoh’s cup in his hand, just as you did when you were his cupbearer.

  • Gen 45:17
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    17Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Tell your brothers to do this: Load your animals and go back to the land of Canaan.'

  • 1 Sam 25:30
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    30When the Lord has fulfilled for my lord all the good things he promised and has appointed you ruler over Israel,

  • Gen 39:22
    71%

    22The warden put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners, and he was responsible for whatever happened there.

  • Gen 42:6
    71%

    6Now Joseph was the ruler over the land, the one who sold grain to all its people. Joseph's brothers came and bowed down to him with their faces to the ground.

  • Gen 45:20
    71%

    20Do not worry about your belongings, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours.

  • Gen 40:21
    71%

    21He restored the chief cupbearer to his position, so that he again placed the cup in Pharaoh's hand.