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Psalms 105:21

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 105:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He made him lord of his house, And ruler of all his substance;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He made him lord of his house, And ruler of all his substance;
Psalms 105:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 105

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18His feet they hurt with fetters: He was laid in [chains of] iron,
19Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of Jehovah tried him.
20The king sent and loosed him; Even the ruler of peoples, and let him go free.
21He made him lord of his house, And ruler of all his substance;
22To bind his princes at his pleasure, And teach his elders wisdom.
23Israel also came into Egypt; And Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.
24And he increased his people greatly, And made them stronger than their adversaries.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He made him lord of his house, etc.] That is, Pharaoh made Joseph lord chamberlain of his household; after he had him to court, and he had interpreted his dreams to him to his great satisfaction, and had given him such prudent advice to provide against the years of famine; (see <014133> Genesis 41:33-37). So Christ, after his resurrection, was received up into heaven, and was made and declared Lord and Christ, Lord of all, having all power in heaven and earth given to him; particularly had the care of the church committed to him, which is the house of God, of his building, and where he dwells; where his children are born, brought up, and provided for. Here Christ is as a Son over his own…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He made him lord of his house - Genesis 41:40. This implied that the administration of the affairs of the nation was virtually committed to him. And ruler of all his substance - Margin, as in Hebrew, “possession.” Of all he had. He placed all at his disposal in the affairs of his kingdom. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“made: Gen 41:40-44, Gen 41:55, Gen 45:8, Gen 45:26 substance: Heb. possession Psalms 105:22”
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