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# Pharaoh took off his signet ring ... gold chain on his neck
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All of these actions symbolize that Pharaoh is giving Joseph the authority to do everything that Joseph planned. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
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# signet ring
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This ring had Pharaoh's seal engraved on it. This gave Joseph the authority and money needed to carry out his plans.
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# clothes of fine linen
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"Linen" here is a smooth, strong cloth made from the blue-flowered flax plant.
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# He had him ride in the second chariot which he possessed
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This act makes clear to the people that Joseph is second only to Pharaoh. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
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# Bend the knee
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"Bow down and honor Joseph." To bend the knee and bow down was a sign of honor and respect. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])
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# Pharaoh put him over all the land
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The phrase "put you over" means to give authority. Here "land" refers to the people. See how you translated a similar phrase in [Genesis 41:41](./39.md). AT: "I put you in charge of everyone in Egypt"(See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# translationWords
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/pharaoh]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/josephot]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/gold]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/chariot]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/possess]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/egypt]] |