Psalms 105:21 bbe — He made him lord of his house, and ruler over everything he had;

Bible in Basic English

"He made him lord of his house, and ruler over everything he had;"

— Psalms 105:21, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 105 — Context

18

His feet were fixed in chains; his neck was put in iron bands;

19

Till the time when his word came true; he was tested by the word of the Lord.

20

The king sent men to take off his chains; even the ruler of the people, who let him go free.

21

He made him lord of his house, and ruler over everything he had;

22

To give his chiefs teaching at his pleasure, and so that his law-givers might get wisdom from him.

23

Then Israel came into Egypt, and Jacob was living in the land of Ham.

24

And his people were greatly increased, and became stronger than those who were against them.

Psalms 105:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 105:21 say?
Psalms 105:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He made him lord of his house, and ruler over everything he had;”
Where is Psalms 105:21 in the Bible?
Psalms 105:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 105, verse 21.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 105:21.
What translation should I read Psalms 105:21 in?
Psalms 105:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 105:21?
Psalms 105:21 reads (BBE): “He made him lord of his house, and ruler over everything he had;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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