# [Pharaoh](rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/pharaoh) took off his signet ring ... gold chain on his neck

All of these actions symbolize that [Pharaoh](rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/pharaoh) is giving Joseph the authority to do everything that Joseph planned. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]])

# signet ring

This ring had [Pharaoh](rc://en/tw/dict/bible/names/pharaoh)'s seal engraved on it. This gave Joseph the authority and money needed to carry out his plans.

# clothes of fine linen

"Linen" here is a smooth, strong cloth made from the blue-flowered flax plant.