Genesis 41:41

41 Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Know this: I've given you authority over the entire land of Egypt."

Genesis 41:41 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 41:41

And Pharaoh said unto Joseph
He continued speaking to him for the greater confirmation of what he had said, and for further explanation of it: see, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt;
not merely as the corn master general, to take care of a provision of corn in time of plenty, against a time of scarcity, but as a viceroy or deputy governor over the whole land, as appears by the ensigns of honour and dignity bestowed on him; of which in the following verses.

Genesis 41:41 In-Context

39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Since God has made all this known to you, no one is as intelligent and wise as you are.

40 You will be in charge of my kingdom, and all my people will obey your command. Only as the enthroned king will I be greater than you."

41 Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Know this: I've given you authority over the entire land of Egypt."

42 Pharaoh took his signet ring from his hand and put it on Joseph's hand, he dressed him in linen clothes, and he put a gold necklace around his neck.

43 He put Joseph on the chariot of his second-in-command, and everyone in front of him cried out, "Attention!" So Pharaoh installed him over the entire land of Egypt.