Genesis 39:4

“And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Genesis 39:4

And Ioseph found grace in his sight, and he serued him; and hee made him ouerseer ouer his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal servant; and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he owned he put in his charge.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he ministered unto him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And having a high opinion of Joseph as his servant, he made him the overseer of his house and gave him control over all he had.
- Basic English Bible

And Joseph found favour in his eyes, and attended on him; and he set him over his house, and all that he had he gave into his hand.
- Darby Bible

And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
- Webster's Bible

Joseph 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.
- World English Bible

and Joseph findeth grace in his eyes and serveth him, and he appointeth him over his house, and all that he hath he hath given into his hand.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Joseph found favour in his sight, and he ministered unto him. And he appointed him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Genesis 39:4

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 39:4


39:2 Those that can separate us from all our friends, cannot deprive us of the gracious presence of our God. When Joseph had none of his relations with him, he had his God with him, even in the house of the Egyptian: Joseph was banished from his father's house, but the Lord was with him. It is God's presence with us that makes all we do prosperous. Those that would prosper, must therefore make God their friend; and those that do prosper, must therefore give God the praise.

39:6 He knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat - The servant had all the care and trouble of the estate, the master had only the enjoyment of it; an example not to be imitated by any master, unless he could be sure that he had one like Joseph for a servant.


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