Genesis 41:42 BSB — MannaFest

Genesis 41:42

Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.

BSB

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ASV

And Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;

KJV

And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;

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Commentary

2 voices

Ambrose of Milan

On Joseph the Patriarch (397)

Therefore, I believe that Joseph deserved the more mystical rewards because he spoke of mysteries. For what does the ring inserted on his finger mean, if not that the priesthood of faith was bestowed upon him, so that he might mark others himself? What does the stole, which is the garment of wisdom, mean, if not the tribute given to him by the heavenly king, the principality of prudence? The golden torque also seems to express good understanding. The chariot, likewise, signifies the lofty peak of merits.

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The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Adam Clarke

1762–1832

Commentary on the Bible (1832)

And Pharaoh took off his ring - and put it upon Joseph’s hand - In this ring was probably set the king’s signet, by which the royal instruments were sealed; and thus Joseph was constituted what we would call Lord Chancellor, or Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal. Vestures of fine linen - שש shesh. Whether this means linen or cotton is not known. It seems to have been a term by which both were denominated; or it may be some other substance or cloth with which we are unacquainted.

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Original language & word study

20 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
וַיָּ֨סַר	vai.Ya.sar	and he removed	H5493 →
פַּרְעֹ֤ה	par.'Oh	Pharaoh	H6547 →
אֶת־	'et-	<obj.>	H853 →
טַבַּעְתּוֹ֙	ta.ba'.To	signet-ring his	H2885 →
מֵעַ֣ל	me.'Al	from on	H5921 →
יָד֔וֹ	ya.Do	hand his	H3027 →
וַיִּתֵּ֥ן	vai.yi.Ten	and he set	H5414 →
אֹתָ֖הּ	'o.Tah	<obj.> it	H853 →
עַל־	'al-	on	H5921 →
יַ֣ד	yad	[the] hand of	H3027 →
יוֹסֵ֑ף	yo.Sef	Joseph	H3130 →
וַיַּלְבֵּ֤שׁ	vai.yal.Besh	and he clothed	H3847 →
אֹתוֹ֙	'o.To	<obj.> him	H853 →
בִּגְדֵי־	big.dei-	clothes of	H899 →
שֵׁ֔שׁ	Shesh	fine linen	H8336 →
וַיָּ֛שֶׂם	vai.Ya.sem	and he put	H7760 →
רְבִ֥ד	re.Vid	[the] chain of	H7242 →
הַזָּהָ֖ב	ha.za.Hav	<the> gold	H2091 →
עַל־	'al-	on	H5921 →
צַוָּארֽוֹ׃	tza.va.Ro	neck his	H6677 →

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Where the connections lead

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Daniel 5:7
The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be…
leads to
- Daniel 5:16
  But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in…
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Daniel 5:29
  Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Daniel 2:48
  Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Genesis 41:42–44
  Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.
Through
Daniel 5:29
Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.
leads to
- Daniel 5:7
  The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be…
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
Through
Esther 3:10
So the king removed the signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews.
leads to
- Esther 8:2
  The king removed the signet ring he had recovered from Haman and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed Mordecai over the estate of Haman.
- Esther 7:6
  Esther replied, “The adversary and enemy is this wicked man—Haman!” And Haman stood in terror before the king and queen.
Through
Esther 8:2
The king removed the signet ring he had recovered from Haman and presented it to Mordecai. And Esther appointed Mordecai over the estate of Haman.
leads to
- Esther 3:10
  So the king removed the signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews.

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