Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
So he left everything he owned in Joseph’s
King James Version
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.
Holman Bible
He left all that he owned under Joseph’s authority;
Now Joseph was well-built and handsome.
International Standard Version
Everything that he owned, he entrusted into Joseph's care. He never concerned himself about anything, except for the food he ate.
A Conservative Version
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand, and he knew nothing [that was] with him, save the bread which he ate. And Joseph was comely, and well-favored.
American Standard Version
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not aught that was with him, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was comely, and well-favored.
Amplified
So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s charge; and with Joseph there he did not [need to]
Now Joseph was handsome and attractive in form and appearance.
Bible in Basic English
And he gave Joseph control of all his property, keeping no account of anything, but only the food which was put before him. Now Joseph was very beautiful in form and face.
Darby Translation
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand, and took cognizance of nothing with him, save the bread that he ate. And Joseph was of a beautiful form and of a beautiful countenance.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will let go all which is to him into the hand of Joseph; and he will not, know anything except the bread which he is eating: and Joseph will be fair of form, and fair of look.
King James 2000
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not anything he had, except the food which he did eat. And Joseph was a handsome person, and well favored.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he left all that he had in the hand of Joseph, and {he did not worry about anything} except the food that he ate. Now Joseph was {well built and handsome}.
Modern King James verseion
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand. And he did not know anything that he had, except the bread which he ate. And Joseph was beautiful in form and beautiful in appearance.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And therefore he left all that he had in Joseph's hand, and looked upon nothing that was with him, save only on the bread which he ate. And Joseph was a goodly person and a well favored.
NET Bible
So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph's care; he gave no thought to anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well built and good-looking.
New Heart English Bible
He left all that he had in Joseph's hand. He did not concern himself with anything, except for the food which he ate. Joseph was well-built and handsome.
The Emphasized Bible
so that he left all that he had in the hand of Joseph, and took note with him of nothing, save only the bread which, he himself, was eating. And so it was that Joseph was comely in form and comely in countenance.
Webster
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not aught he had, save the bread which he ate; and Joseph was a goodly person, and well favored.
World English Bible
He left all that he had in Joseph's hand. He didn't concern himself with anything, except for the food which he ate. Joseph was well-built and handsome.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he leaveth all that he hath in the hand of Joseph, and he hath not known anything that he hath, except the bread which he is eating. And Joseph is of a fair form, and of a fair appearance.
Themes
Beauty » Instances of » Joseph
Bread » Often put for the whole sustenance of man
Business » Fidelity in » Of joseph
Business life » Fidelity » Of joseph
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Egypt » History of israel in » Potiphar blessed for joseph's sake
Faithfulness » Of men » Of joseph
Fidelity » In business » Of joseph
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Joseph » Son of jacob » Personal appearance of
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Topics
Interlinear
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Lechem
To'ar
References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 39:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph In Potiphar's House
5
Jehovah blessed the Egyptian's household and everything he had in his house and in his fields because of Joseph.
6 So he left everything he owned in Joseph’s
Cross References
1 Samuel 16:12
Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. Jehovah said to Samuel: This is the one. Anoint him!
Genesis 29:17
Leah had soft eyes and Rachel was shapely and very beautiful.
Genesis 12:14-15
When Abram came to Egypt, the Egyptians saw that she was a very beautiful woman.
Genesis 39:4
Potiphar was pleased with him and made him his personal servant. He put him in charge of his house and everything he owned.
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 39:23
The jailer did not worry about anything, because Jehovah was with Joseph and made him successful in all that he did.
Genesis 43:32
Joseph was served at a table by himself. His brothers were served at another. The Egyptians sat at yet another table. This is because Egyptians felt it was disgusting to eat with Hebrews.
1 Samuel 17:42
The Philistine got a good look at David and he despised him. David was only a young man with a healthy complexion and good looks.
Proverbs 31:11
The heart of her husband safely trusts her. He will have no lack of gain.
Luke 16:10
Whoever is faithful in little things will be faithful in large ones. Whoever is unrighteous in small things will be unrighteous in large ones.
Luke 19:17
He said: Well done, you good servant. You were faithful in very little. Now you shall have authority over ten cities.
Acts 7:20
Moses was born then. He was divinely beautiful. He was nursed three months in his father's house.