Genesis 39:21

And the Lord was with Joseph, and poured down mercy upon him; and he gave him favor in the sight of the chief keeper of the prison.

LXX2012 (US English)

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 his master took Joseph, and cast him into the prison, into the place where the king's prisoners are kept, there in the prison.

22And the chief keeper of the prison gave the prison into the hand of Joseph, and all the prisoners + 39:22 Lit. men led away to prison or punishment. as many as were in the prison; and all things whatever they do there, he did them.

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Cross References

Genesis 21:22And it came to pass at that time that Abimelech spoke, and Ochozath + 21:22 Not in the Heb. friend of bridegroom, or attendant at marriage. his friend, and Phichol the chief captain of his host, to Abraam, saying, God is with you in all things, whatever you may do.

Genesis 39:3And his master knew that the Lord was with him, and the Lord prospers in his hands whatever he happens to do.

Genesis 40:3And he put them in ward, into the prison, into the place whereinto Joseph had been led.

Exodus 3:21And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, and whenever you⌃ shall escape, you⌃ shall not depart empty.

Exodus 12:36And the Lord gave his people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, and they lent to them; and they spoiled the Egyptians.

Psalms 105:22wondrous works in the land of Cham, and terrible things at the Red Sea. 1

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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