Genesis 39:21 Parallel Translations

the LORD was with him. The LORD reached out to him with his unchanging love and gave him protection. The LORD also put Joseph on good terms with the warden.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

But Jehovah was with Joseph, and showed kindness unto him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

BBE:

But the Lord was with Joseph, and was good to him, and made the keeper of the prison his friend.

DBY:

And Jehovah was with Joseph, and extended mercy to him, and gave him favour in the eyes of the chief of the tower-house.

ERV:

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

JPS:

But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed kindness unto him, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

WBS:

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

WEB:

But Yahweh was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

YLT:

And Jehovah is with Joseph, and stretcheth out kindness unto him, and putteth his grace in the eyes of the chief of the round-house;

Genesis 39:21 Cross References

XREF:

Genesis 39:2 The LORD was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. And he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian.

Exodus 3:21 "I will grant this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians; and it shall be that when you go, you will not go empty-handed.

Exodus 11:3 The LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Furthermore, the man Moses himself was greatly esteemed in the land of Egypt, both in the sight of Pharaoh's servants and in the sight of the people.

Exodus 12:36 and the LORD had given the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they let them have their request. Thus they plundered the Egyptians.

Psalm 105:19 Until the time that his word came to pass, The word of the LORD tested him.

Acts 7:9 "The patriarchs became jealous of Joseph and sold him into Egypt. Yet God was with him, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

39:21 But the Lord was with Joseph and shewed him mercy. God despiseth not his prisoners, Psa 69:33. No gates nor bars can shut out his gracious presence from his people. God gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison - God can raise up friends for his people even where they little expect them. The keeper saw that God was with him, and that every thing prospered under his hand, and therefore intrusted him with the management of the affairs of the prison.

MHC:

39:19-23 Joseph's master believed the accusation. Potiphar, it is likely, chose that prison, because it was the worst; but God designed to open the way to Joseph's honour. Joseph was owned and righted by his God. He was away from all his friends and relations; he had none to help or comfort him; but the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy. Those that have a good conscience in a prison, have a good God there. God gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison; he trusted him to manage the affairs of the prison. A good man will do good wherever he is, and will be a blessing even in bonds and banishment. Let us not forget, through Joseph, to look unto Jesus, who suffered being tempted, yet without sin; who was slandered, and persecuted, and imprisoned, but without cause; who by the cross ascended to the throne. May we be enabled to follow the same path in submitting and in suffering, to the same place of glory.

CONC:

Chief Extended Favor Favour Friend Grace Granted Jailer Joseph Keeper Kindness Love Mercy Prison Putteth Round-house Showed Sight Steadfast Stretcheth Tower-house Warden

Chief Extended Eyes Favor Favour Friend Good Grace Granted Jailer Joseph Keeper Kindness Love Mercy Prison Putteth Round-House Showed Sight Steadfast Tower-House Warden

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