Genesis 41:41

41 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "See, I have set you over all the 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 of this known to you there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

40 You shall be over my house, and to your word all my people shall submit. Only [with respect to] the throne will I be greater than you."

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

42 Then Pharaoh removed his signet ring from his finger and put it on the finger of Joseph. And he clothed him with garments of fine linen, and he put a chain of gold around his neck.

43 And he had him ride in his second chariot. And they cried out before him, "Kneel!" And Pharaoh set him over all the land of Egypt.