Genesis 39:3

Translations

Modern

When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did,

Traditional

And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

Literal

And his lord saw that YHWH was with him, and all that he was doing, YHWH was making successful in his hand.

Latin

…qui optime noverat Dominum esse cum eo, et omnia, quæ gerebat, ab eo dirigi in manu illius.

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English

When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did,

Notes

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.

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Egypt Joseph Symbolic Numbers The Righteous Suffer

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Glossary

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

Topics

Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Egypt: Israel in Potiphar Blessed for Joseph's Sake God: The Mission of Joseph Joseph: Son of Jacob is Prospered of God Joseph: Son of Jacob: God's Providence With Servant: Good: Joseph Servants: Good: Joseph Servants: when Good are Prospered by God Servants: when Good: Bring God's Blessing Upon Their Masters

Genesis 39:3

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