Gen 47:16-17 | KingComments | STEP | Joseph uses his position as lord over everything to bring everything into complete subjection to Pharaoh. He does this by subjecting everything to himself: first the money ( ), then the livestock ( ), finally the people themselves and their land ( ). Thus, everything becomes subservient to Pharaoh. In the same way, the Lord Jesus will soon subject all things to God ( ). He bought everything for God ( ; ; ). Joseph’s actions are not at the expense of the welfare of the Egyptians, but are in fact for their benefit ( ). The blessing of man lies in fact in handing over himself with everything he has to the Lord Jesus.

‏ Genesis 47:16-17

Joseph Buys Everything for Pharaoh

Joseph uses his position as lord over everything to bring everything into complete subjection to Pharaoh. He does this by subjecting everything to himself: first the money (Gen 47:15), then the livestock (Gen 47:16-17), finally the people themselves and their land (Gen 47:18-20). Thus, everything becomes subservient to Pharaoh. In the same way, the Lord Jesus will soon subject all things to God (1Cor 15:24-28). He bought everything for God (Rev 5:9; Mt 13:44; 2Pet 2:1).

Joseph’s actions are not at the expense of the welfare of the Egyptians, but are in fact for their benefit (Gen 47:25). The blessing of man lies in fact in handing over himself with everything he has to the Lord Jesus.