Quotes about Power
I have power to do you great harm, but last night the God of your father said to me, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’
— Genesis 31:29
When Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, the prince of the region, saw her, he took her and lay with her by force.
— Genesis 34:2
When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.
— Genesis 36:36
No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?”
— Genesis 39:9
You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.”
— Genesis 41:40
Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”
— Genesis 41:41
He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.
— Genesis 41:43
And Pharaoh declared to Joseph, “I am Pharaoh, but without your permission, no one in all the land of Egypt shall lift his hand or foot.”
— Genesis 41:44
Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
— Genesis 45:8
and Joseph reduced the people to servitude from one end of Egypt to the other.
— Genesis 47:21
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power.
— Genesis 49:3
Then a new king, who did not know Joseph, came to power in Egypt.
— Exodus 1:8