Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and without you shall no man lift up his hand or his foot in all the land of Egypt.”
Parallel translations
- KJV 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.
- BSB And Pharaoh declared to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one in all the land of Egypt shall lift his hand or foot.”
- NKJV Pharaoh also said to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, and without your consent no man may lift his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.”
- NASB Moreover, Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Though I am Pharaoh, yet without your permission no one shall raise his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.”
- NLT And Pharaoh said to him, “I am Pharaoh, but no one will lift a hand or foot in the entire land of Egypt without your approval.”
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Quick answer
Pharaoh declares that no one in Egypt may act without Joseph's authorization.
Overview
Pharaoh grants Joseph sweeping authority over all activity in the land. While Pharaoh retains the throne, Joseph governs in his name. This complete delegation underscores the trust God gave Joseph favor to receive.
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