No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do this immense evil, and how could I sin against God? ’
Genesis 41:40 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands. , Only I, as king, will be greater than you.’ Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You shall have charge over my house, and all my people shall be governed according to your word [with reverence, submission, and obedience]. Only in matters of the throne will I be greater than you are. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible 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.” Catholic Public Domain Version You will be over my house, and to the authority of your mouth, all the people will show obedience. Only in one way, in the throne of the kingdom, will I go before you." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Thou shalt be over my house, and at the commandment of thy mouth all the people shall obey: only in the kingly throne will I be above thee. |
No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do this immense evil, and how could I sin against God? ’
But Judah approached him and said, ‘My lord, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are like Pharaoh.
They said, ‘Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt! ’ Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.
Mordecai the Jew was second only to King Ahasuerus. He was famous among the Jews and highly esteemed by many of his relatives. He continued to pursue prosperity for his people and to speak for the well-being of all his descendants.
After all this took place, King Ahasuerus honoured Haman, son of Hammedatha the Agagite. He promoted him in rank and gave him a higher position than all the other officials.
Do you see a person skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of the unknown.
Then Belshazzar gave an order, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain round his neck, and issued a proclamation concerning him that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.
Daniel distinguished himself above the administrators and satraps because he had an extraordinary spirit, so the king planned to set him over the whole realm.
and rescued him out of all his troubles. He gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and over his whole household.
Samuel took the flask of oil, poured it out on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, ‘Hasn’t the Lord anointed you ruler over his inheritance? ,