Genesis 39:5

From the time that he made him overseer in his house and over all that he had, the Lord blessed the Egyptian’s household for Joseph’s sake, and the blessing of the Lord was upon all that he had in the house and in the field.

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.

In Context

4Joseph won his confidence and became his personal attendant. He also made him overseer of his household and placed all that he had in his care.

6Leaving all that he had in Joseph’s charge, he knew nothing about his affairs except about the food which he ate. Also Joseph was handsome and attractive.

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Cross References

Genesis 19:29God had remembered Abraham when he destroyed the cities of the plain and rescued Lot from the destruction.

Psalms 21:6For you make him most blessed forever, you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

Acts 27:24‘Have no fear, Paul; you must appear before the Emperor, and God himself has given you the lives of all your fellow voyagers.’

Matthew Henry on Genesis 39:2-7

The History of Joseph. ( b. c. 1721.) 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. 4 And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he… Read the whole commentary →

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