Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Joseph found favor in his master’s sight
New American Standard Bible
So Joseph
King James Version
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.
International Standard Version
That's how Joseph pleased Potiphar as he served him. Eventually, Potiphar appointed Joseph as overseer of his entire household. Moreover, he entrusted everything that he owned into his care.
A Conservative Version
And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he ministered to him. And he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
So Joseph pleased Potiphar and found favor in his sight and he served him as his personal servant. He made Joseph overseer over his house, and he put all that he owned in Joseph’s charge.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And Joseph will find grace in his eyes, and he will serve him, and he will appoint him over his house, and all which is to him he gave into his hand.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Joseph found favor in his eyes and he served him. Then he appointed him over his house and all that he owned he put into his hand.
Modern King James verseion
And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him. And he made him overseer over his house, and he put into his hand all he had.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Wherefore he found grace in his master's sight, and served him. And his master made him ruler of his house, and put all that he had in his hand.
NET Bible
So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar appointed Joseph overseer of his household and put him in charge of everything he owned.
New Heart English 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.
The Emphasized Bible
So Joseph found favour in his eyes and waited upon him, - and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had, gave he into his hand.
Webster
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.
World English 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.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Themes
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Egypt » History of israel in » Potiphar blessed for joseph's sake
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Joseph » Son of jacob » God's providence with
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is prospered of God
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Servants » When good » Deserve the confidence of their masters
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 39:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph In Potiphar's House
3
When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord made everything he did successful,
Cross References
Genesis 19:19
Your servant has indeed found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness by saving my life. But I can’t run to the mountains; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die.
Genesis 24:2
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
Genesis 18:3
Then he said, “My lord,
Genesis 33:10
But Jacob said, “No, please! If I have found favor with you, take this gift from my hand. For indeed, I have seen your face, and it is like seeing God’s face, since you have accepted me.
Genesis 39:8
But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has put all that he owns under my authority.
Genesis 39:21-22
But the Lord was with Joseph and extended kindness to him.
Genesis 15:2
But Abram said, “Lord God, what can You give me, since I am childless and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”
Genesis 32:5
I have oxen, donkeys, flocks, male and female slaves. I have sent this message to inform my lord, in order to seek your favor.’”
Genesis 33:8
So Esau said, “What do you mean by this whole procession
“To find favor with you, my lord,”
Genesis 41:40-41
You will be over my house, and all my people will obey your commands.
1 Samuel 16:22
Then Saul sent word to Jesse: “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”
Nehemiah 2:4-5
Then the king asked me, “What is your request?”
So I prayed to the God of heaven
Proverbs 14:35
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.
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Proverbs 16:7
He
Proverbs 17:2
and share an inheritance among brothers.
Proverbs 22:29
He will stand in the presence of kings.
He will not stand in the presence of unknown men.
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Proverbs 27:18
and whoever looks after his master will be honored.
Acts 20:28
Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock