Genesis 39:4

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

Literal

And Joseph found favor in his eyes and he served him. And he appointed him over his house, and all that he had to him, he put in his hand.

Latin

Invenitque Joseph gratiam coram domino suo, et ministrabat ei: a quo præpositus omnibus gubernabat creditam sibi domum, et universa quæ ei tradita fuerant:

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English

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.

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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But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has entrusted everything he owns to my care.
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A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
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When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
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“My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by.
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But Jacob insisted, “No, please! If I have found favor in your sight, then receive this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing the face of God, since you have received me favorably.
Nehemiah 2:4–5
“What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven

People

Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt

Glossary

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

Topics

Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Egypt: Israel in Potiphar Blessed for Joseph's Sake Joseph: Son of Jacob is Prospered of God Joseph: Son of Jacob: God's Providence With Servant: Good: Joseph Servants: when Good: Deserve the Confidence of Their Masters Servants: when Good: Often Advanced by Master

Genesis 39:4

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