Genesis 39:6

He left all that he had in Joseph's hand. He did not concern himself with anything, except for the food which he ate.Joseph was well-built and handsome.

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In The King James Version

And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.

In Context

5It happened from the time that he 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 on all that he had, in the house and in the field.

7It happened after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph; and she said, "Lie with me."

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Cross References

Genesis 12:14It happened that when Abram had come into Egypt, the Egyptians saw that the woman was very beautiful.

Genesis 39:4Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

Genesis 39:23The keeper of the prison did not look after anything that was under his hand, because the Lord was with him; and that which he did, the Lord made it prosper.

1 Samuel 16:12He sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful face, and goodly to look on. The Lord said, "Arise, anoint him; for this is he."

Proverbs 31:11The heart of her husband trusts in her.He shall have no lack of gain.GIMEL

Luke 19:17"He said to him, 'Well done, you good servant! Because you were found faithful with very little, you shall have authority over ten cities.'

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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