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Genesis 39:5

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From the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, Yahweh blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake. Yahweh’s blessing was on all that he had, in the house and in the field.

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Genesis 39:5 in other translations

And it came to pass from the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that Jehovah blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of Jehovah was upon all that he had, in the house and in the field.

Genesis 39:5 · American Standard Version

Genesis 39:5 in context

  1. 3His master saw that Yahweh was with him, and that Yahweh made all that he did prosper in his hand.
  2. 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.
  3. 5From the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, Yahweh blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake. Yahweh’s blessing was on all that he had, in the house and in the field.
  4. 6He 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.
  5. 7After these things, his master’s wife set her eyes on Joseph; and she said, “Lie with me.”