Genesis 41:40

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.

Cross-references

Genesis 41:55 shows Pharaoh directing the people to obey Joseph — directly carrying out the authority given in 41:40.

In Genesis 39:4-6, the same pattern occurs: Joseph is entrusted with all of Potiphar's household, foreshadowing his later elevation under Pharaoh.

In Genesis 45:8, Joseph confirms that God made him lord over all Egypt, directly echoing the authority given in 41:40.

In Genesis 45:9, Joseph instructs his father to come to him as 'lord of all Egypt,' repeating the high position granted.

Genesis 45:26 Historical context

In Genesis 45:26, the brothers report to Jacob that Joseph rules over all Egypt, reaffirming the scope of his authority.

Genesis 42:6 shows Joseph's brothers bowing to him, fulfilling his position as ruler over Egypt established in 41:40.

Genesis 44:18 shows Judah addressing Joseph as equal to Pharaoh, acknowledging the authority given in 41:40.

In Psalm 105:21, the psalmist recalls that God made Joseph lord over Pharaoh's house, a poetic summary of 41:40.

In Psalm 105:22, the psalmist elaborates on Joseph's authority to instruct Egypt's leaders, extending the parallel.

In Daniel 2:46-48, Daniel is similarly elevated after interpreting a dream, paralleling Joseph's promotion from prison to power.

Daniel 5:29 Parallel

In Daniel 5:29, Daniel is made third ruler after interpreting the handwriting, another parallel to Joseph's elevation for wisdom.

Daniel 6:3 Parallel

In Daniel 6:3, Daniel distinguishes himself and is set over the whole kingdom, mirroring Joseph's administrative supremacy.

Proverbs 22:29 Related theme

In Proverbs 22:29, diligence leads to standing before kings — a general principle exemplified by Joseph's rise before Pharaoh.