Parallel Verses
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.
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
Joseph's master saw that Jehovah was with him. Jehovah made him succeed in everything he did.
4 So Joseph
Cross References
Genesis 19:19
You have been so kind to me and saved my life, and you have granted me such mercy. But I cannot go to the mountains. Disaster would catch up to me there, and I would soon die.
Genesis 24:2
Abraham said to the senior servant of his household who was in charge of all that he owned: Take a solemn oath.
Genesis 18:3
Abraham said: My Lord, if I have now found favor in your sight, do not pass by your servant.
Genesis 33:10
Jacob said: Please accept these gifts as a sign of your friendship for me. When you welcomed me and I saw your face, it was like seeing the face of God.
Genesis 39:8
He refused, and said to her: My master does not have to concern himself with anything in the house, because I am here. He has put me in charge of everything he has.
Genesis 39:21-22
Jehovah helped him and was good to him. He even made the jailer like Joseph so much that
Genesis 15:2
Abram said: O Jehovah God, what will you give me? I continue childless! The heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus.
Genesis 32:5
I own cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and slaves. I am sending you word in the hope of gaining your favor.
Genesis 33:8
Esau asked: What about that other group I met? What do you mean by all this company? Jacob answered: It was to gain your favor.
Genesis 41:40-41
I will put you in charge of my country. All my people will obey your orders. Your authority will be second only to mine.
1 Samuel 16:22
Not long after this, Saul sent another message to Jesse: I really like David. Please let him stay with me.
Nehemiah 2:4-5
The king asked: What is your desire? So I made prayer to the God of heaven.
Proverbs 14:35
The king's favor is toward a wise servant. His anger is against the one who causes shame.
Proverbs 16:7
When a man's ways please Jehovah he makes even his enemies live in peace with him.
Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame and share the inheritance among the brothers.
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man diligent in his business? He will stand before kings. He will not stand before unknown men.
Proverbs 27:18
When you keep a fig tree you eat the fruit. He who waits on his master will be honored.
Acts 20:28
Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].