Joseph Rewarded Limb by Limb for Resisting Sin in Egypt

"See, I have set you" (Genesis 41:41). Joseph was given from what was his own. The mouth that did not kiss in transgression — of it was said, "and according to your mouth shall all my people be ruled" (Genesis 41:40). The neck that did not cleave in transgression — of it was said, "and he put the gold chain upon his neck" (Genesis 41:42). The hands that did not grope in transgression — "and Pharaoh removed his ring [and put it upon Joseph's hand]" (Genesis 41:42). The body that did not draw near to transgression — "and he clothed him in garments of fine linen" (Genesis 41:42). The foot that did not mount upon it — "and he had him ride in the second chariot" (Genesis 41:43). The heart that did not contemplate transgression — "and they cried before him, Avrekh" (Genesis 41:43): a father (av) in wisdom, and tender (rakh) in years.