Gen 41:44 | MHM | STEP | v. 44 : Pharaoh declares that no one in Egypt can do anything without Joseph’s approval. Joseph has authority over everyone in Egypt, except for Pharaoh himself ( v. 44 ). Pharaoh repeats this to make sure everyone obeys, even if some people at court are not happy with Joseph’s promotion (Genesis 49:23; Daniel 6:4 ).

‏ Genesis 41:44

v. 44: Pharaoh declares that no one in Egypt can do anything without Joseph’s approval. Joseph has authority over everyone in Egypt, except for Pharaoh himself (v. 44 ^a). Pharaoh repeats this to make sure everyone obeys, even if some people at court are not happy with Joseph’s promotion (Genesis 49:23; Daniel 6:4 ^b).