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The blessing of the LORD was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field. <a href="/nlt/genesis/39.htm">New Living Translation</a> From the day Joseph was put in charge of his master’s household and property, the LORD began to bless Potiphar’s household for Joseph’s sake. All his household affairs ran smoothly, and his crops and livestock flourished. <a href="/esv/genesis/39.htm">English Standard Version</a> From the time that he made him overseer in his house and over all that he had, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had, in house and field. <a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him. The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field. <a href="/kjv/genesis/39.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/39.htm">New King James Version</a> So it was, from the time that he had made him overseer of his house and all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had in the house and in the field. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> It came about that from the time he made him overseer in his house and over all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house on account of Joseph; so the LORD’S blessing was upon all that he owned, in the house and in the field. <a href="/nasb/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1995</a> It came about that from the time he made him overseer in his house and over all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian&#8217s house on account of Joseph; thus the LORD&#8217S blessing was upon all that he owned, in the house and in the field. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And it came about that from the time he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house on account of Joseph; thus the LORD’S blessing was upon all that he owned, in the house and in the field. <a href="/lsb/genesis/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that from the time he appointed him overseer in his house and over all that he owned, Yahweh blessed the Egyptian’s house on account of Joseph; thus the blessing of Yahweh was upon all that he owned, in the house and in the field. <a href="/amp/genesis/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It happened that from the time that he made Joseph overseer in his house and [put him in charge] over all that he owned, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house because of Joseph; so the LORD’S blessing was on everything that Potiphar owned, in the house and in the field. <a href="/csb/genesis/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> From the time that he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house because of Joseph. The LORD’s blessing was on all that he owned, in his house and in his fields. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> From the time that he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian&#8217s house because of Joseph. The LORD&#8217s blessing was on all that he owned, in his house and in his fields. <a href="/asv/genesis/39.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/genesis/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Because of Joseph, the LORD began to bless Potiphar's family and fields. <a href="/erv/genesis/39.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass from the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had, in the house and in the field. <a href="/gwt/genesis/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> From that time on the LORD blessed the Egyptian's household because of Joseph. Therefore, the LORD's blessing was on everything Potiphar owned in his house and in his fields. <a href="/gnt/genesis/39.htm">Good News Translation</a> From then on, because of Joseph the LORD blessed the household of the Egyptian and everything that he had in his house and in his fields. <a href="/isv/genesis/39.htm">International Standard Version</a> From the time he appointed Joseph to be overseer over his entire household and everything that he owned, the LORD blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The LORD's blessing rested on Joseph, whether in Potiphar's household or in Potiphar's fields. <a href="/msb/genesis/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian?s household on account of him. The LORD?s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field. <a href="/net/genesis/39.htm">NET Bible</a> From the time Potiphar appointed him over his household and over all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian's household for Joseph's sake. The blessing of the LORD was on everything that he had, both in his house and in his fields. <a href="/nheb/genesis/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And it came about that from the time that he made him overseer of his household and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian?s house because of Joseph; and the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had, in the house and in the field. <a href="/wbt/genesis/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake: and the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had in the house, and in the field. <a href="/web/genesis/39.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass from the time that he has appointed him over his house, and over all that he has, that YHWH blesses the house of the Egyptian for Joseph’s sake, and the blessing of YHWH is on all that he has, in the house, and in the field; <a href="/ylt/genesis/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass from the time that he hath appointed him over his house, and over all that he hath, that Jehovah blesseth the house of the Egyptian for Joseph's sake, and the blessing of Jehovah is on all that he hath, in the house, and in the field; <a href="/slt/genesis/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be from the time he appointed him over his house, and over all which is to him, and Jehovah will bless the Egyptian's house on account of Joseph; and the blessing of Jehovah will be upon all which is to him in the house and in the field.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Lord blessed the house of the Egyptian for Joseph's sake, and multiplied all his substance, both at home, and in the fields. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the Lord blessed the house of the Egyptian, because of Joseph, and he multiplied all his substance, as much in the buildings, as in the fields. <a href="/nabre/genesis/39.htm">New American Bible</a> From the moment that he put him in charge of his household and all his possessions, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; the LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both inside the house and out. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> From the time that he made him overseer in his house and over all that he had, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had, in house and field.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it came to pass from the time that he had made him steward of his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had both in the house and in the field. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And it was from the time that he authorized him over his house and over everything that he had, LORD JEHOVAH blessed the house of the Egyptian because of Yoseph, and the blessing of LORD JEHOVAH was in everything that he had in the house and in the field.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass from the time that he appointed him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had, in the house and in the field. <a href="/sep/genesis/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass after that he was set over his house, and over all that he had, that the Lord blessed the house of the Egyptian for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the Lord was on all his possessions in the house, and in his field. <a href="/parallel/genesis/39-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9944" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Joseph and Potiphar's Wife</a> …4Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned. 5<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: mê·’āz (Prep-m:: Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore.">From the time</a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: hip̄·qîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">that he put Joseph in charge</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯōw (DirObjM:: 3ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇê·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of his household</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and</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/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/3426.htm" title="3426: yeš- (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">he owned,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: way·ḇā·reḵ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4713.htm" title="4713: ham·miṣ·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Eg. From Mitsrayim; a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim.">the Egyptian’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">household</a> <a href="/hebrew/1558.htm" title="1558: biḡ·lal (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- An account. From galal; a circumstance; only used adverbially, on account of.">on account of</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.">him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bir·kaṯ (N-fsc) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">blessing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bə·ḵāl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">was on everything</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/3426.htm" title="3426: yeš- (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">he owned,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bab·ba·yiṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">both in his house</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: ū·ḇaś·śā·ḏeh (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">and in his field.</a> 6So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a> I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Genesis 30:27</a> But Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.” <a href="/genesis/26-24.htm">Genesis 26:24</a> and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.” <a href="/genesis/28-14.htm">Genesis 28:14</a> Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. <a href="/genesis/41-39.htm">Genesis 41:39-41</a> Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. / 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.” <a href="/exodus/23-25.htm">Exodus 23:25</a> So you shall serve the LORD your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take away sickness from among you. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-2.htm">Deuteronomy 28:2-6</a> And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: / You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. / The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. ... <a href="/2_samuel/6-11.htm">2 Samuel 6:11</a> Thus the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and all his household. <a href="/1_kings/17-12.htm">1 Kings 17:12-16</a> But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” / “Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son, / for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” ... <a href="/psalms/1-3.htm">Psalm 1:3</a> He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. <a href="/psalms/37-11.htm">Psalm 37:11</a> But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. <a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Proverbs 10:22</a> The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. <a href="/isaiah/61-9.htm">Isaiah 61:9</a> Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a> His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had in the house, and in the field.for Joseph's.<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a> And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:<a href="/genesis/19-29.htm">Genesis 19:29</a> And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the which Lot dwelt.<a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Genesis 30:27</a> And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/37-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Control</a> <a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Egyptian</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">Egyptian's</a> <a href="/genesis/37-15.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Household</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Potiphar</a> <a href="/genesis/38-25.htm">Property</a> <a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/genesis/38-27.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">Account</a> <a href="/genesis/40-4.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/genesis/47-7.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/47-7.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Control</a> <a href="/genesis/47-20.htm">Egyptian</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">Egyptian's</a> <a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-11.htm">Household</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Joseph's</a> <a href="/numbers/3-32.htm">Overseer</a> <a href="/genesis/37-36.htm">Potiphar</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Property</a> <a href="/exodus/9-16.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 39</div>1. <a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.</a> 7. <a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">He resists temptation by Potiphar's Wife.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/39-13.htm">He is falsely accused by her.</a> 20. <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">He is cast into prison.</a> 21. <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/39.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/39.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>From the time that he put Joseph in charge of his household and all he owned This phrase highlights Joseph's rise to a position of authority within Potiphar's household. Joseph's journey from being sold into slavery by his brothers to becoming a trusted overseer reflects God's providential care and the fulfillment of His purposes. This mirrors the biblical theme of God elevating the humble, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like David and Daniel. The trust placed in Joseph by Potiphar, an Egyptian official, underscores Joseph's integrity and the favor he found in the eyes of others, a recurring theme in his life.the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s household on account of him The blessing of Potiphar's household due to Joseph's presence is a testament to the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised to bless those who bless Abraham's descendants (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). This reflects the broader biblical principle that God's people can be a source of blessing to others. It also foreshadows the role of Israel as a light to the nations. The mention of "the LORD" (Yahweh) indicates the covenantal relationship and divine favor that extends beyond Joseph to those around him.The LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both in his house and in his field This comprehensive blessing signifies God's abundant provision and favor, affecting all aspects of Potiphar's estate. The distinction between "house" and "field" suggests a holistic prosperity, covering both domestic and agricultural domains. This echoes the blessings described in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a> for obedience to God. The phrase also prefigures the New Testament teaching that believers are to be salt and light in the world, influencing all areas of life. The prosperity of Potiphar's household serves as a type of the spiritual and material blessings that come through Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> A Hebrew man sold into slavery by his brothers, who becomes a trusted overseer in Potiphar's house. 2. <a href="/topical/p/potiphar.htm">Potiphar</a> An Egyptian officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, who purchases Joseph as a slave. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who blesses Potiphar's house because of Joseph. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Joseph is taken as a slave, representing a place of both trial and divine providence. 5. <a href="/topical/p/potiphar's_house.htm">Potiphar’s House</a> The setting where Joseph serves and where God's blessing is evident due to Joseph's presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_brings_blessing.htm">God's Presence Brings Blessing</a> Joseph's account illustrates that God's presence in our lives can bring blessings to those around us, even in difficult circumstances. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Joseph remained faithful and diligent despite his status as a slave, showing that our circumstances do not define our ability to serve God. <a href="/topical/i/influence_of_a_godly_life.htm">Influence of a Godly Life</a> Joseph's integrity and work ethic had a profound impact on Potiphar's household, reminding us that our actions can testify to God's goodness. <a href="/topical/d/divine_favor_and_responsibility.htm">Divine Favor and Responsibility</a> With God's favor comes responsibility; Joseph managed Potiphar's household with wisdom and integrity, setting an example for us to steward our roles well. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a> Joseph's journey from slavery to leadership in Egypt demonstrates God's sovereign plan and purpose, encouraging us to trust Him in our own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 39</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_hebrews_thriving_in_egypt.htm">Throughout Genesis 39, is there any evidence outside the text that corroborates the presence of Hebrews prospering in Egypt under divine favor?</a> <a href="/q/how_should_we_treat_the_poor_among_us.htm">How can we pursue excellence in all we do?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_jailing.htm">What does the Bible say about incarceration?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_advise_peace_in_a_pagan_land.htm">In Jeremiah 29:4-7, how can God instruct his people to settle peacefully in a pagan land while other passages command separation from foreign nations?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/39.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - And it same to pass from the time that he had made (literally, from that time he made) him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that (literally, and) the Lord (Jehovah) blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake (cf. <a href="/genesis/30-12.htm">Genesis 30:12</a>); and the blessing of the Lord (Jehovah) was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field. It is observable that throughout this chapter, when the historian is speaking in his own name the term Jehovah is used to designate the Supreme Being (cf. vers. 21, 23), whereas when Joseph replies to his mistress it is the word Elohim which he employs, the reason of which is sufficiently obvious. Ver. 6 - And (accordingly, encouraged by the admirable success attending Joseph's management) he left all that he had in Joseph's hand (i.e. gave him unrestricted control over all his temporal affairs); and he knew not ought he had (literally, he knew not anything with him, i.e. he shared not the care of anything along with him), save the bread which he did eat. This was necessitated by the laws of caste which then prevailed among the Egyptians, and in particular' by the fact that " the Egyptians might not eat with the Hebrews (<a href="/genesis/43-32.htm">Genesis 43:32</a>). And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favored - literally, beautiful is form and beautiful in appearance, like his mother Rachel (<a href="/genesis/29-17.htm">Genesis 29:17</a>). CHAPTER 39:7-23 <a href="/commentaries/genesis/39-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>From the time מֵאָז֩ (mê·’āz) Preposition-m | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> At that time, place, therefore that he put [Joseph] in charge הִפְקִ֨יד (hip̄·qîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit of his household בְּבֵית֗וֹ (bə·ḇê·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house and וְעַל֙ (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every he owned, יֶשׁ־ (yeš-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> Being, substance, existence, is the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel blessed וַיְבָ֧רֶךְ (way·ḇā·reḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the Egyptian’s הַמִּצְרִ֖י (ham·miṣ·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4713.htm">Strong's 4713: </a> Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt household בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house on account of בִּגְלַ֣ל (biḡ·lal) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1558.htm">Strong's 1558: </a> A circumstance, on account of [him]. יוֹסֵ֑ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites The LORD’s יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel blessing בִּרְכַּ֤ת (bir·kaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Benediction, prosperity was וַיְהִ֡י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be on everything בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every he owned, יֶשׁ־ (yeš-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> Being, substance, existence, is both in his house בַּבַּ֖יִת (bab·ba·yiṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house and in his field. וּבַשָּׂדֶֽה׃ (ū·ḇaś·śā·ḏeh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/39-5.htm">Genesis 39:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/39-5.htm">Genesis 39:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/39-5.htm">Genesis 39:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/39-5.htm">Genesis 39:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/39-5.htm">Genesis 39:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/39-5.htm">Genesis 39:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/39-5.htm">Genesis 39:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/39-5.htm">Genesis 39:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/39-5.htm">Genesis 39:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/39-5.htm">Genesis 39:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/39-5.htm">OT Law: Genesis 39:5 It happened from the time that he (Gen. 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