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Genesis 39:4

WEB

4Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and Potiphar made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

KJV

4And 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.

BSB

4Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.

FBV

4Potiphar appreciated Joseph and his service, and put him in charge of his household and made him responsible for everything he owned.

Related Resources

Book of Genesis Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (Part 2) - BibleProject
Joseph as a Type of Christ: How to Find Jesus in the Old Testament pt 8 - Mike Winger

Extra References

Genesis 39:21-22

21But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. 22The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it.

Genesis 39:8

8But he refused, and said to his master’s wife, “Behold, my master doesn’t know what is with me in the house, and he has put all that he has into my hand.

Genesis 24:2

2Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, “Please put your hand under my thigh.

Genesis 19:19

19See now, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have magnified your loving kindness, which you have shown to me in saving my life. I can’t escape to the mountain, lest evil overtake me, and I die.

Acts 20:28

28Take heed, therefore, to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and[+] God which he purchased with his own blood.

Proverbs 27:18

18Whoever tends the fig tree shall eat its fruit. He who looks after his master shall be honored.

Genesis 18:3

3and said, “My lord, if now I have found favor in your sight, please don’t go away from your servant.

Proverbs 17:2

2A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

Genesis 33:10

10Jacob said, “Please, no, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my present at my hand, because I have seen your face, as one sees the face of God, and you were pleased with me.

Proverbs 22:29

29Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.