Psalms 105:21
He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
Psalms 105:21 in other translations
| BSB | He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, |
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| WEB | He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all of his possessions, |
| ASV | He made him lord of his house, And ruler of all his substance; |
| YLT | He hath made him lord of his house, And ruler over all his possessions. |
| DARBY | He made him lord of his house, and ruler over all his possessions: |
| BBE | He made him lord of his house, and ruler over everything he had; |
| Webster | He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance: |
What does Psalms 105:21 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:17-21
17-21. Joseph was sent of God (Ge 45:5).
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 105:8-23
Let us remember the Redeemer's marvellous works, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth. Though true Christians are few number, strangers and pilgrims upon earth, yet a far better inheritance than Canaan is made sure to them by the covenant of God; and if we have the anointing of the Holy Spirit, none can do us any harm. Afflictions are among our mercies. They prove our faith and love, they humble our pride…
Psalms 105:21 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Psalms 105:21
- Genesis 41:40-44
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. And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt. 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; And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt. …
- Genesis 41:55
And when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried to Pharaoh for bread: and Pharaoh said unto all the Egyptians, Go unto Joseph; what he saith to you, do.
- Genesis 45:8
So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.
- Genesis 45:26
And told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is governor over all the land of Egypt. And Jacob’s heart fainted, for he believed them not.
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Ge 41:40-44,55; 45:8,26
substance. Heb. possession.
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Context
- Psalms 105:20
The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
- Psalms 105:21
He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
- Psalms 105:22
To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.
Psalms 105:21 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Púsolo por señor de su casa, y por enseñoreador en toda su posesión; |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Il l’établit seigneur sur sa maison, et gouverneur sur toutes ses possessions, |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Er setzte ihn zum Herrn über sein Haus, und zum Herrscher über all sein Besitztum, |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Obliti sunt Deum qui salvavit eos; qui fecit magnalia in Ægypto, |