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.
You will be in charge of my palace, and all my people will obey your commands. Only I, sitting on the throne, will have more authority than you.
Pharaoh is giving Joseph incredible authority over all of Egypt, making him second in command of the entire nation.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and later imprisoned in Egypt, interprets Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. Impressed by Joseph's God-given wisdom and ability to foresee the future, Pharaoh elevates him from a prisoner to a position of great authority. This verse captures Pharaoh's official declaration, appointing Joseph as overseer of his household and ruler over the Egyptian people, with only Pharaoh holding higher rank.
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