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Pharaoh took off his signet ring from his hand, and put it on Joseph`s hand, and arrayed him in robes of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck,
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Symbols of Authority
The items Pharaoh gave Joseph were not mere gifts but powerful symbols. Commentators explain that the signet ring delegated the king's own authority, allowing Joseph to issue decrees. The fine linen and gold chain were official badges of the highest office, similar to a prime minister or grand vizier, publicly marking his new status.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
19th Century
Anglican
His ring. —Hebrew: his signet ring. As decrees became law when stamped with the royal signet, it was naturally the symbol…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand Which, as …
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