Genesis 39:21

But the Lord was with Joseph, and, having mercy on him, he gave him favor in the sight of the leader of the prison,

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In The King James Version

But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

In Context

20And he delivered Joseph into prison, where the prisoners of the king were kept, and he was enclosed in that place.

22who delivered into his hand all the prisoners who were held in custody. And whatever was done, was under him.

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Cross References

Genesis 21:22At the same time, Abimelech and Phicol, the leader of his army, said to Abraham: “God is with you in everything that you do.

Genesis 39:3who knew very well that the Lord was with him, and that all the things that were done by him were directed by his hand.

Genesis 40:3sent them to the prison of the leader of the military, in which Joseph also was a prisoner.

Exodus 3:21And I will grant favor to this people in the sight of the Egyptians. And so, when you go forth, you shall not go out empty.

Exodus 12:36Then the Lord granted favor to the people in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they bestowed on them. And they despoiled the Egyptians.

Psalms 105:22miracles in the land of Ham, terrible things at the Red Sea.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 39:20-23

19 And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled. 20 And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. 21 But the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. 22 And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in… Read the whole commentary →

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