Genesis 39:22

Translations

Modern

And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison.

Traditional

And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.

Literal

And the captain of the prison house gave into the hand of Joseph all the prisoners who were in the prison house. And all that they were doing there, he was the one doing.

Latin

Qui tradidit in manu illius universos vinctos qui in custodia tenebantur: et quidquid fiebat, sub ipso erat.

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Hebrew

English

And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison.

Notes

Genesis 39:21–23

Joseph thrived in prison because God was with him. Each time Joseph prospered, he was put in charge of something.

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

Events

Joseph imprisonedc. 1718 BC

Related verses

Genesis 40:3–4
…and imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard, the same prison where Joseph was confined.
Genesis 39:4
Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.
Genesis 39:9
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?”
Psalm 37:11
But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
1 Samuel 2:30
Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.
Genesis 39:6–7
So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome,
Psalm 37:3
Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

People

Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflicted Saints: Examples of Afflicted Saints: Joseph Being Reliable Criminals: Confined in Prisons Faithfulness: Joseph Mercy: The Prison Keeper, to Joseph Prisoners: Joseph Prisons: Keepers of Sometimes Entrusted the Care of the Prison To

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