Genesis 39:6

so that he left all that he had in the hand of Joseph, and took note with him of nothing, save only the bread which, he himself, was eating. And so it was that Joseph was comely in form and comely in countenance.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

5And it came to pass from the time that he made him overseer in his house and over all that he had, that Yahweh blessed the house of the Egyptian, for Joseph’s sake,—yea it came to pass, that the blessing of Yahweh, was with all that he had, in the house and in the field;

7And it came to pass after these things, that his lord’s wife lifted up her eyes unto Joseph,—and she said—Come! lie with me.

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Cross References

Genesis 12:14And so it was when Abram entered into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman, that fair, was she exceedingly.

Genesis 39:4So Joseph found favour in his eyes and waited upon him,—and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had, gave he into his hand.

Genesis 39:23After nothing, was the chief of the prison looking, of whatever was in his hand,—in that Yahweh, was with him, and whatsoever, he was doing, Yahweh, was causing to prosper.

1 Samuel 16:12So he sent, and brought him in. Now, he, was ruddy, a stripling with handsome eyes, and noble mien. Then said Yahweh—Rise—anoint him, for, this, is, he.

Proverbs 31:11The heart of her husband, trusteth her, and, gain, he shall not lack:

Luke 19:17And he said to him—Well done! good servant. Because, in a very small thing, thou hast been, faithful, have thou 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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