And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.
And Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'I am Pharaoh, and without your permission, no one in all the land of Egypt will be allowed to do anything.'
Pharaoh is giving Joseph complete authority over Egypt, making him second only to Pharaoh himself in power.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers and later imprisoned in Egypt, but he rose to prominence by interpreting Pharaoh's dreams about seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh, recognizing Joseph's God-given wisdom and administrative skills, appointed him as the second-in-command to oversee preparations for the coming crisis. This declaration by Pharaoh emphasized the total authority Joseph held, allowing him to make decisions that affected the entire nation.
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