Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned. New Living Translation This pleased Potiphar, so he soon made Joseph his personal attendant. He put him in charge of his entire household and everything he owned. English Standard Version So Joseph found favor in his sight and attended him, and he made him overseer of his house and put him in charge of all that he had. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version So Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority. New American Standard Bible So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal servant; and he made him overseer over his house, and put him in charge of all that he owned. NASB 1995 So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal servant; and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he owned he put in his charge. NASB 1977 So Joseph found favor in his sight, and became his personal servant; and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he owned he put in his charge. Legacy Standard Bible So Joseph found favor in his sight and attended on him; and he appointed him overseer over his house, and all that he owned he gave in his hand. Amplified Bible So Joseph pleased Potiphar and found favor in his sight and he served him as his personal servant. He made Joseph overseer over his house, and he put all that he owned in Joseph’s charge. Christian Standard Bible Joseph found favor with his master and became his personal attendant. Potiphar also put him in charge of his household and placed all that he owned under his authority. Holman Christian Standard Bible Joseph found favor in his master’s sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar also put him in charge of his household and placed all that he owned under his authority. American Standard Version And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he ministered unto him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. Contemporary English Version Potiphar liked Joseph and made him his personal assistant, putting him in charge of his house and all of his property. English Revised Version And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he ministered unto him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. GOD'S WORD® Translation Potiphar liked Joseph so much that he made him his trusted servant. He put him in charge of his household and everything he owned. Good News Translation Potiphar was pleased with him and made him his personal servant; so he put him in charge of his house and everything he owned. International Standard Version That's how Joseph pleased Potiphar as he served him. Eventually, Potiphar appointed Joseph as overseer of his entire household. Moreover, he entrusted everything that he owned into his care. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar appointed Joseph overseer of his household and put him in charge of everything he owned. New Heart English Bible So Joseph found favor in the sight of his master, and attended him, and he made him overseer of his house, and all that he had he put under his authority. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and Potiphar made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Joseph finds grace in his eyes and serves him, and he appoints him over his house, and all that he has he has given into his hand. Young's Literal Translation and Joseph findeth grace in his eyes and serveth him, and he appointeth him over his house, and all that he hath he hath given into his hand. Smith's Literal Translation And Joseph will find grace in his eyes, and he will serve him, and he will appoint him over his house, and all which is to him he gave into his hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Joseph found favour in the sight of his master, and ministered to him: and being set over all by him, he governed the house committed to him, and all things that were delivered to him: Catholic Public Domain Version And Joseph found favor in the sight of his lord, and he ministered to him. And, having been placed in charge of everything by him, he governed the house that was entrusted to him and all the things that had been delivered to him. New American Bible he favored Joseph and made him his personal attendant; he put him in charge of his household and entrusted to him all his possessions. New Revised Standard Version So Joseph found favor in his sight and attended him; he made him overseer of his house and put him in charge of all that he had. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joseph found favor in his sight, and served him; and he made him steward of his house, and all that he had he put in his charge. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yoseph found favor in his eyes and he served him and he authorized him over his house and everything that he had he gave into his hands. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joseph found favour in his sight, and he ministered unto him. And he appointed him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Joseph found grace in the presence of his lord, and was well-pleasing to him; and he set him over his house, and all that he had he gave into the hand of Joseph. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph and Potiphar's Wife…3When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did, 4Joseph 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. 5From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field.… Cross References Genesis 41:39-41 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. / You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” Genesis 41:46 Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt. 1 Samuel 16:21-22 When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer. / Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.” Daniel 6:3 Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. 1 Kings 11:28 Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph. Nehemiah 2:6 Then the king, with the queen seated beside him, asked me, “How long will your journey take, and when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me, and I set a time. Proverbs 22:29 Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men. Acts 7:9-10 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. 1 Peter 2:18-20 Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable. / For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. / How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. Colossians 3:22-24 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord. / Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Ephesians 6:5-8 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. / And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. / Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, ... Luke 16:10-12 Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. / So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches? / And if you have not been faithful with the belongings of another, who will give you belongings of your own? Matthew 25:21 His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ 1 Timothy 6:1-2 All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. / Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles. Titus 2:9-10 Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, / not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior. Treasury of Scripture 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. Joseph. Genesis 39:21 But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. Genesis 18:3 And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: Genesis 19:19 Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die: overseer. Genesis 39:22 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. Genesis 15:2 And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? Genesis 24:2 And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: Jump to Previous Appointed Attendant Attended Care Charge Control Entrusted Eyes Favor Favour Findeth Found Grace Hand High House Household Joseph Ministered Opinion Overseer Owned Personal Potiphar Servant Served Serveth SightJump to Next Appointed Attendant Attended Care Charge Control Entrusted Eyes Favor Favour Findeth Found Grace Hand High House Household Joseph Ministered Opinion Overseer Owned Personal Potiphar Servant Served Serveth SightGenesis 39 1. Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.7. He resists temptation by Potiphar's Wife. 13. He is falsely accused by her. 20. He is cast into prison. 21. God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison. Joseph found favor in his sight The phrase "found favor" is derived from the Hebrew word "chen," which signifies grace or favor. In the biblical context, finding favor often implies divine intervention or blessing. Joseph's ability to find favor in Potiphar's sight is a testament to God's providence and the righteous character of Joseph. This favor is not merely human approval but is indicative of God's hand upon Joseph's life, guiding and protecting him even in a foreign land. Historically, favor in the eyes of a superior was crucial for advancement, especially for a foreigner like Joseph in Egypt. and became his personal attendant Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Josephיוֹסֵ֥ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites found וַיִּמְצָ֨א (way·yim·ṣā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present favor חֵ֛ן (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2580: Graciousness, subjective, objective in his sight בְּעֵינָ֖יו (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain and became his personal attendant. וַיְשָׁ֣רֶת (way·šā·reṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8334: To attend as a, menial, worshipper, to contribute to Potiphar put וַיַּפְקִדֵ֙הוּ֙ (way·yap̄·qi·ḏê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit him in charge of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his household בֵּית֔וֹ (bê·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house and entrusted נָתַ֥ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set him בְּיָדֽוֹ׃ (bə·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand with everything וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every he owned. יֶשׁ־ (yeš-) Adverb Strong's 3426: Being, substance, existence, is Links Genesis 39:4 NIVGenesis 39:4 NLT Genesis 39:4 ESV Genesis 39:4 NASB Genesis 39:4 KJV Genesis 39:4 BibleApps.com Genesis 39:4 Biblia Paralela Genesis 39:4 Chinese Bible Genesis 39:4 French Bible Genesis 39:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 39:4 Joseph found favor in his sight (Gen. Ge Gn) |
    |