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Whatever was done there, he was the one who did it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that <i>were</i> in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer <i>of it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who <i>were</i> in the prison; whatever they did there, it was his doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the warden of the prison put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in the prison; so that whatever was done there, he was responsible <i>for it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The chief jailer committed to Joseph&#8217s charge all the prisoners who were in the jail; so that whatever was done there, he was responsible for it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the chief jailer committed to Joseph’s charge all the prisoners who were in the jail; so that whatever was done there, he was responsible <i>for it.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the chief jailer gave into the hand of Joseph all the prisoners who were in the jail; so that whatever was done there, he was the one who did <i>it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The warden committed to Joseph’s care (management) all the prisoners who were in the prison; so that whatever was done there, he was in charge of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The warden put all the prisoners who were in the prison under Joseph’s authority, and he was responsible for everything that was done there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The warden put all the prisoners who were in the prison under Joseph&#8217s authority, and he was responsible for everything that was done there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />he put him in charge of the other prisoners and of everything that was done in the jail. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So the warden placed Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in that prison. Joseph became responsible for everything that they were doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He put Joseph in charge of all the other prisoners and made him responsible for everything that was done in the prison. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So the prison warden entrusted into Joseph's care all the prisoners who were confined in prison. Whatever they did, Joseph was in charge of the work detail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph?s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The warden put all the prisoners under Joseph's care. He was in charge of whatever they were doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The keeper of the prison put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in the prison; he was made responsible for everything that was done there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatever they did there, was done by him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the chief of the round-house gives into the hand of Joseph all the prisoners who [are] in the round-house, and of all that they are doing there, he has been doer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the chief of the round-house giveth into the hand of Joseph all the prisoners who are in the round-house, and of all that they are doing there, he hath been doer;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the chief of the house of the fortress will give into Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the house of the fortress; and all which was done there he was doing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who delivered into his hand all the prisoners that were kept in custody: and whatsoever was done was under him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />who delivered into his hand all the prisoners who were held in custody. And whatever was done, was under him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The chief jailer put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners in the jail. Everything that had to be done there, he was the one to do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The chief jailer committed to Joseph’s care all the prisoners who were in the prison, and whatever was done there, he was the one who did it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the keeper of the prison intrusted to Joseph's care all the prisoners who were in the prison; and he was in charge of whatever they did there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Chief of prisoners delivered into the hand of Yoseph all the prisoners that were in the prison, and everything that they were doing there; he was the Bondsman.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the chief keeper of the prison gave the prison into the hand of Joseph, and all the prisoners as many as were in the prison; and all things whatsoever they do there, he did them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/39-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10086" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Joseph Falsely Imprisoned</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">And the warden</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5470.htm" title="5470: has·sō·har (Art:: N-ms) -- Perhaps roundness. From the same as cahar; a dungeon."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">put</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/615.htm" title="615: hā·’ă·sî·rim (Art:: N-mp) -- A bondman, prisoner. From 'acar; bound, i.e. A captive.">the prisoners</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">under Joseph’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ- (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">care,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">so that he</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">responsible</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">for all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">was done</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/5470.htm" title="5470: has·sō·har (Art:: N-ms) -- Perhaps roundness. From the same as cahar; a dungeon.">the prison.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40-41</a></span><br />You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a></span><br />Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14-15</a></span><br />and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him. / When Saul saw that David was very successful, he was afraid of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-19.htm">Psalm 105:19-22</a></span><br />until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. / The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free. / He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">1 Peter 2:19-20</a></span><br />For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. / How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">2 Timothy 2:9-10</a></span><br />for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained! / For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Nehemiah 2:8</a></span><br />And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9</a></span><br />Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-21.htm">Exodus 3:21</a></span><br />And I will grant this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you leave, you will not go away empty-handed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-50.htm">1 Kings 8:50</a></span><br />May You forgive Your people who have sinned against You and all the transgressions they have committed against You, and may You grant them compassion in the eyes of their captors to show them mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatever they did there, he was the doer of it.</p><p class="hdg">committed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4,6,7,9</a></b></br> And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all <i>that</i> he had he put into his hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/40-3.htm">Genesis 40:3,4</a></b></br> And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph <i>was</i> bound… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-30.htm">1 Samuel 2:30</a></b></br> Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed <i>that</i> thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Care</a> <a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">Control</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-15.htm">Doer</a> <a href="/genesis/39-13.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/34-5.htm">Held</a> <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Jail</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Jailer</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Prisoners</a> <a href="/genesis/31-39.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Round-House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Tower-House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Warden</a> <a href="/genesis/34-28.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/genesis/31-16.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Care</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/50-17.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/genesis/41-35.htm">Control</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-39.htm">Doer</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/40-5.htm">Held</a> <a href="/genesis/40-3.htm">Jail</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Jailer</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/genesis/40-5.htm">Prisoners</a> <a href="/genesis/43-9.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Round-House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Tower-House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Warden</a> <a href="/genesis/39-23.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/exodus/13-2.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 39</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">He resists temptation by Potiphar's Wife.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-13.htm">He is falsely accused by her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">He is cast into prison.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Despite being unjustly imprisoned, Joseph's integrity and leadership qualities are recognized by the warden. This mirrors his earlier experience in Potiphar's house, where he was also entrusted with significant responsibility. The warden's decision to place all prisoners under Joseph's care indicates a high level of trust and suggests that Joseph's character and abilities were evident to those around him. This situation foreshadows Joseph's future role in Egypt, where he will again be placed in a position of great authority.<p><b>so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison</b><br>Joseph's responsibility for all activities within the prison highlights his administrative skills and reliability. This phrase underscores the complete trust the warden had in Joseph, allowing him to manage the daily operations and welfare of the prisoners. It also reflects a broader biblical principle of stewardship, where those who are faithful in small things are often entrusted with greater responsibilities (<a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Luke 16:10</a>). Joseph's management of the prison can be seen as a type of Christ, who also took on the burdens of others and served with humility and faithfulness. This passage illustrates how God can use adverse circumstances to prepare His people for future service and leadership.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>A Hebrew man sold into slavery by his brothers, who rose to prominence in Egypt due to his integrity and God's favor. In this chapter, he is in prison after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_warden.htm">The Warden</a></b><br>The overseer of the prison where Joseph was held. He recognized Joseph's abilities and integrity, entrusting him with the management of the prison.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/prison.htm">Prison</a></b><br>The place where Joseph was confined. Despite being a place of punishment, it became a setting for Joseph's continued faithfulness and leadership.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/potiphar.htm">Potiphar</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the Egyptian official who initially purchased Joseph as a slave and whose wife falsely accused Joseph, leading to his imprisonment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where these events take place, representing a foreign and challenging environment for Joseph, yet also the place where God’s providence unfolds.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Joseph's account teaches us to remain faithful and diligent, even in difficult circumstances, trusting that God is at work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human injustice, God's sovereign plan prevails. Joseph's rise in prison is a testament to God's control over all situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_and_trust.htm">Integrity and Trust</a></b><br>Joseph's integrity earned him the trust of the warden. Our character can influence others and open doors for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_stewardship.htm">Leadership and Stewardship</a></b><br>Joseph's management of the prison illustrates the importance of being good stewards of the responsibilities entrusted to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_greater_roles.htm">Preparation for Greater Roles</a></b><br>Joseph's experiences in prison prepared him for future leadership. God often uses our current situations to prepare us for His greater plans.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 39</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_plot_of_chosen_generation.htm">Why was Joseph imprisoned in Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_jailing.htm">What does the Bible say about incarceration?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_to_power_in_egypt.htm">How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_trust_joseph_with_dream_interpretation.htm">Why would a prisoner like Joseph be entrusted with interpreting dreams for high-ranking officials (Genesis 40:5–8)? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/39.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 22, 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the keeper of the prison</span> (captain of the round house, or chief officer of the tower) <span class="cmt_word">committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it</span> - literally, <span class="accented">and all that they</span> (the prisoners) <span class="accented">were doing there, he was the person doing it, or attending to it</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the keeper gave him charge to see that the prisoners obeyed whatever orders were issued for their regulation; and, having implicit confidence in Joseph's probity<span class="cmt_word">, the keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under</span> (or in) <span class="cmt_word">his hand</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> he did not trouble himself about anything entrusted to Joseph); <span class="cmt_word">because the Lord</span> (Jehovah) <span class="cmt_word">was with him, and that which he did, the Lord</span> (Jehovah) <span class="cmt_word">made it to prosper.</span> <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/39-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">[who]</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(śar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">put</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֞ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those held</span><br /><span class="heb">הָ֣אֲסִירִ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·sî·rim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_615.htm">Strong's 615: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bondman, prisoner</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the prison</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּבֵ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ḇêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">under Joseph’s</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵ֔ף</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">authority,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיַד־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yaḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that he</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֖וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">responsible</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשִׂים֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was done</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשֶֽׂה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/39-22.htm">Genesis 39:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">OT Law: Genesis 39:22 The keeper of the prison committed (Gen. 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