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Genesis 39:3

What does Genesis 39:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 39:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And his master saw that Jehovah was with him, and that Jehovah made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And his master saw that Jehovah was with him, and that Jehovah made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And his master saw that the Lord was with him, making everything he did go well.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and his lord seeth that Jehovah is with him, and all that he is doing Jehovah is causing to prosper in his hand,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Who knew very well that the Lord was with him, and made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And his master saw that Jehovah was with him, and that Jehovah made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

Context

v.2And Jehovah was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

v.3This passage

v.4And 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 21:22

    And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phicol the captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:

  • 2 Chronicles 26:5

    And he set himself to seek God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the vision of God: and as long as he sought Jehovah, God made him to prosper.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:2

    Upon the first day of the week let each one of you lay by him in store, as he may prosper, that no collections be made when I come.

  • 1 Chronicles 22:13

    Then shalt thou prosper, if thou observe to do the statutes and the ordinances which Jehovah charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; fear not, neither be dismayed.

  • Zechariah 8:23

    Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold, out of all the languages of the nations, they shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.

  • Genesis 30:30

    For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it hath increased unto a multitude; and Jehovah hath blessed thee whithersoever I turned: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also?

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