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Psalms 105:21
He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the assembly while recounting Israel’s historical narrative, specifically describing the moment Pharaoh’s release of Joseph transitions into Joseph’s administrative elevation.
The words — The Hebrew שָׂמ֣/וֹ אָד֣וֹן (sa.M/o ‘a.Don) literally renders “he appointed him master,” and וּ֝/מֹשֵׁ֗ל בְּ/כָל\־ קִנְיָנֽ/וֹ (u./mo.Shel be./khol kin.ya.N/o) means “and ruler over all his possession.”
The thread — This administrative terminology runs through Genesis 41:40, where Pharaoh grants Joseph house authority, and Genesis 45:8, where Joseph claims lordship over Pharaoh’s household.
Why it lands — The text states that God placed Joseph in charge of Egypt’s estate, requiring the reader to acknowledge that human authority derives from divine appointment rather than human merit.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
Cross-references
- Genesis 41:40 You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”
- Genesis 41:55 When extreme hunger came to all the land of Egypt and the people cried out to Pharaoh for food, he told all the Egyptians, “Go to Joseph and do whatever he tells you.”
- Genesis 45:8 Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
- Genesis 45:26 “Joseph is still alive,” they said, “and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt!” But Jacob was stunned, for he did not believe them.