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Genesis 39:4

What does Genesis 39:4 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 39:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Joseph found favour in the sight of his master, and ministered to him: and being set over all by him, he governed the house committed to him, and all things that were delivered to him:

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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.

Context

v.3And his master saw that Jehovah was with him, and that Jehovah made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

v.4This passage

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

Cross references

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

  • Proverbs 27:18

    Whoso keepeth the fig-tree shall eat the fruit thereof; And he that regardeth his master shall be honored.

  • Proverbs 14:35

    The king’s favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will beagainsthim that causeth shame.

  • Genesis 33:8

    And he said, What meanest thou by all this company which I met? And he said, To find favor in the sight of my lord.

  • Proverbs 22:29

    Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; He shall not stand before mean men.

  • Nehemiah 2:4

    Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.

  • Genesis 15:2

    And Abram said, O Lord Jehovah, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and he that shall be possessor of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?

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