Genesis 39:2

Translations

Modern

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.

Traditional

And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

Literal

And YHWH was with Joseph, and he was a successful man, and he was in the house of his lord the Egyptian.

Latin

Fuitque Dominus cum eo, et erat vir in cunctis prospere agens: habitavitque in domo domini sui,

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English

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.

Notes

Genesis 39:2

Apart from 38:7–10, this is the first time the story mentions God since Jacob built his altar in Bethel (35:1–15). This is also the first time his covenant name, "the LORD," occurs since Jacob left Laban (31:49).

Genesis 39:1–23

Joseph was honest and faithful in his work for Potiphar. This is very different from Judah, who failed morally (chapter 38). God was with Joseph (39:2–3, 21, 23). He helped Joseph succeed and become a blessing to others (see study notes on 12:1–9; 28:16–22), even while Joseph was a slave and later in prison.

Genesis 39:1–47:31

Joseph began as a slave, alienated from his brothers and separated from his father; he ended as Pharaoh’s viceroy. Through the trips to Egypt, the covenant family went from the brink of apostasy, divided by jealousy and deception, to being reconciled and united by Judah’s intercession and Joseph’s forgiveness.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Joseph Symbolic Numbers The Righteous Suffer

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Acts 7:9–10
Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him
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At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Genesis 26:24
…and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.”
Genesis 39:21–22
…the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
Psalm 1:3
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.
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Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

People

Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Genesis, Book of Jacob Patriarchs, Period of the Potiphar

Topics

Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Egypt: Israel in Potiphar Blessed for Joseph's Sake God: Preserver: To Joseph, in Egypt God: The Mission of Joseph Joseph: Son of Jacob is Prospered of God Joseph: Son of Jacob: God's Providence With Servant: Good: Joseph

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