Genesis 41:43 — He had Joseph ride in the chariot designated for his second-in-command while hi… — FBV | maBible

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Other reference formats: Genesis 41.43, Genesis 41v43, Gen. 41:43.

43 He had Joseph ride in the chariot designated for his second-in-command while his attendants went ahead, shouting, “Bow down!” This is how Pharaoh gave Joseph authority over all of Egypt.

Passage themes

The procession of honor — he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him
Bow the knee — Bow the knee
Joseph ruler of Egypt — he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt

Notes and references

“Bow down!” This Egyptian loan word is variously translated: “Attention!” “Make way!” “Praise!” “Do homage!” All relate to honoring a dignitary.

Did you know?

Des milliers d'années en 50 chapitres La Genèse couvre plus de temps que tout le reste de la Bible réuni : de la création du monde jusqu'à l'installation en Égypte. Aucun autre livre biblique ne parcourt autant d'histoire en si peu de pages.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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