Parallel Verses
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.
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.
Holman Bible
Joseph found favor in his master’s sight
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.
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 And his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made all that he did prosper in his hand. 4 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. 5 And as soon as he had made him ruler over his house and over all that he had, the LORD blessed this Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake, and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had: both in the house and also in the fields.
Cross References
Genesis 19:19
behold, inasmuch as thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, now make thy mercy great which thou showest unto me in saving my life. For I cannot save myself in the mountains, lest some misfortune fall upon me and I die.
Genesis 24:2
And he said unto his eldest servant of his house which had the rule over all that he had, "Put thy hand under my thigh
Genesis 18:3
and said, "Lord, if I have found favour in thy sight, go not by thy servant.
Genesis 33:10
Jacob answered, "O nay, but if I have found grace in thy sight, receive my present of my hand: for I have seen thy face as though I had seen the face of God: wherefore receive me to grace
Genesis 39:8
But he denied, and said to her, "Behold, my master knoweth not what he hath in the house with me, but hath committed all that he hath to my hand.
Genesis 39:21-22
but the LORD was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and got him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison;
Genesis 15:2
And Abram answered, "LORD Jehovah, what wilt thou give me? I go childless, and the cater of mine house, this Eliezer of Damascus, hath a son."
Genesis 32:5
and have gotten oxen, asses and sheep, menservants and womenservants, and have sent to show it my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.'"
Genesis 33:8
And he said, "What meanest thou with all the droves which I met?" And he answered, "To find grace in the sight of my lord."
Genesis 41:40-41
Thou therefore shalt be over my house, and according to thy word shall all my people obey: only in the king's seat will I be above thee."
1 Samuel 16:22
And Saul sent to Jesse saying, "Let David remain with me, for he hath found favour in my sight."
Nehemiah 2:4-5
Then said the king unto me, "What, then, is thy request?" Then made I my prayer to the God of heaven,
Proverbs 14:35
A discreet servant is a pleasure unto the king; but one that is not honest provoketh him unto wrath.
Proverbs 16:7
When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh his very enemies to be his friends.
Proverbs 17:2
A discreet servant shall have more rule than the sons that have no wisdom, and shall have like heritage with the brethren.
Proverbs 22:29
Seest thou not, that they which be diligent in their business stand before kings, and not among the simple people?
Proverbs 27:18
Whoso keepeth his fig tree, shall enjoy the fruits thereof; he that waiteth upon his master, shall come to honour.
Acts 20:28
Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, whereof the holy ghost hath made you overseers: to rule the congregation of God, which he hath purchased with his blood.