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And the LORD made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph and extended kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the warden of the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph and extended kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the chief jailer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph and extended kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the chief jailer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Yahweh was with Joseph and extended lovingkindness to him and gave him favor in the sight of the chief jailer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph and extended lovingkindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the warden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph and extended kindness to him. He granted him favor with the prison warden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph and extended kindness to him. He granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But Jehovah was with Joseph, and showed kindness unto him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />the LORD helped him and was good to him. He even made the jailer like Joseph so much that <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed kindness unto him, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the LORD was with him. The LORD reached out to him with his unchanging love and gave him protection. The LORD also put Joseph on good terms with the warden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph and blessed him, so that the jailer was pleased with him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph. He extended gracious love to him, causing the prison warden to be pleased with Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him kindness. He granted him favor in the sight of the prison warden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But God was with Joseph and showed him kindness and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But Yahweh was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH is with Joseph, and stretches out kindness to him, and puts his grace in the eyes of the chief of the round-house;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah is with Joseph, and stretcheth out kindness unto him, and putteth his grace in the eyes of the chief of the round-house;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah will be with Joseph, and will extend to him kindness, and will give his grace in the eyes of the chief of the house of the fortress.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the Lord was with Joseph and having mercy upon him gave him favour in the sight of the chief keeper of the prison: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But the Lord was with Joseph, and, having mercy on him, he gave him favor in the sight of the leader of the prison,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed him kindness by making the chief jailer well-disposed toward him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love; he gave him favor in the sight of the chief jailer.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH was with Yoseph and cast favor over him, and he gave him affection in the eyes of the Chief of the prison.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed kindness unto him, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Lord was with Joseph, and poured down mercy upon him; and he gave him favour in the sight of the chief keeper of the prison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/39-21.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=10079" 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">20</span>So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison, <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><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/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.">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with</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/5186.htm" title="5186: way·yêṭ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">and extended</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥā·seḏ (N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">kindness</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to him,</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.">granting him</a> <a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ḥin·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective.">favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê (Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">in the eyes</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the prison</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/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">warden.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison.…<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="/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="/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_samuel/16-18.htm">1 Samuel 16:18</a></span><br />One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.”<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="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Nehemiah 1:11</a></span><br />O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)<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="/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="/psalms/106-46.htm">Psalm 106:46</a></span><br />He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<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="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<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="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2</a></b></br> And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/21-22.htm">Genesis 21:22</a></b></br> And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God <i>is</i> with thee in all that thou doest:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-23.htm">Genesis 49:23,24</a></b></br> The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot <i>at him</i>, and hated him: … </p><p class="hdg">shewed him mercy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/40-3.htm">Genesis 40:3</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="/exodus/3-21.htm">Exodus 3:21</a></b></br> And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/11-3.htm">Exodus 11:3</a></b></br> And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses <i>was</i> very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants, and in the sight of the people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/10-30.htm">Extended</a> <a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/genesis/38-20.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/genesis/34-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/genesis/27-20.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/acts/16-36.htm">Jailer</a> <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/4-9.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/genesis/33-10.htm">Love</a> <a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Round-House</a> <a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/genesis/32-10.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Tower-House</a> <a href="/acts/18-17.htm">Warden</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/exodus/36-33.htm">Extended</a> <a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/genesis/47-25.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/genesis/43-29.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/47-25.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/joshua/1-13.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Jailer</a> <a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Keeper</a> <a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/genesis/50-4.htm">Love</a> <a href="/genesis/43-14.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/genesis/40-21.htm">Putteth</a> <a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Round-House</a> <a href="/genesis/41-25.htm">Showed</a> <a href="/genesis/43-14.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/exodus/15-13.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Tower-House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-22.htm">Warden</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>the LORD was with him</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's continual presence with Joseph, even in dire circumstances. Throughout Joseph's life, God's presence is a recurring theme, seen earlier in <a href="/genesis/39-2.htm">Genesis 39:2</a> when Joseph was successful in Potiphar's house. This reflects the covenantal promise God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, ensuring His presence with their descendants. It also prefigures the New Testament promise of God's presence with believers, as seen in <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>, where Jesus assures His followers, "I am with you always."<p><b>and extended kindness to him</b><br>The Hebrew word for "kindness" here is "chesed," often translated as loving-kindness or steadfast love. This term is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe God's covenantal love and mercy. In Joseph's context, it signifies God's active role in providing for and protecting him, even in prison. This kindness is a precursor to the grace extended through Jesus Christ, who embodies God's ultimate act of kindness and mercy.<p><b>granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden</b><br>Joseph's favor with the prison warden mirrors his earlier favor with Potiphar, indicating a divine orchestration of events. This favor is reminiscent of Daniel's experience in Babylon, where God granted him favor with the authorities (<a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9</a>). It highlights a biblical principle that God can influence the hearts of leaders and authorities, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/21.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a>, which states, "The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; He turns it wherever He will." This favor also foreshadows the favor Jesus found with God and man, as mentioned in <a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Luke 2:52</a>.<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 Potiphar's house before being falsely accused and imprisoned.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who remains faithful to His promises and is actively involved in Joseph's life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_prison_warden.htm">The Prison Warden</a></b><br>The official in charge of the prison where Joseph was held, who recognized Joseph's integrity and leadership abilities.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_prison.htm">The Prison</a></b><br>The place where Joseph was confined after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife, yet where he continued to experience God's favor.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/potiphar's_house.htm">Potiphar's House</a></b><br>The initial place of Joseph's servitude in Egypt, where he was entrusted with great responsibility before his imprisonment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_adversity.htm">God's Presence in Adversity</a></b><br>Even in the darkest circumstances, God is with His people, providing comfort and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_favor_and_human_responsibility.htm">Divine Favor and Human Responsibility</a></b><br>While God grants favor, Joseph's integrity and diligence play a role in his success and influence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_trials.htm">Faithfulness in Trials</a></b><br>Joseph's account encourages believers to remain faithful and trust in God's plan, even when facing unjust situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_timing.htm">God's Sovereignty and Timing</a></b><br>God's purposes are fulfilled in His timing, often using trials to prepare and position His people for future roles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_through_conduct.htm">Witness Through Conduct</a></b><br>Joseph's behavior in prison serves as a testimony to God's work in his life, impacting those around him.<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/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/what_is_the_meaning_of_god's_grace.htm">What is the meaning of God's grace?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/39.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But</span> (even if Joseph was harshly treated in the tower of Heliopolis) <span class="cmt_word">the Lord</span> - Jehovah (<span class="accented">vide</span> on ver. 5) - <span class="cmt_word">was with Joseph</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> ver. 2), <span class="cmt_word">and showed him mercy</span> (literally, <span class="accented">extended kindness unto him</span>)<span class="accented">, <span class="cmt_word"></span>and gave him favor in the eyes of the keeper</span> (or captain) <span class="cmt_word">of the prison</span> (or round house). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/39-21.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">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - 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">with</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶת־</span> <span class="translit">(’eṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[him]</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">and extended</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(way·yêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kindness</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֑סֶד</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·seḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He granted</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֣ן</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">him favor</span><br /><span class="heb">חִנּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥin·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2580.htm">Strong's 2580: </a> </span><span class="str2">Graciousness, subjective, objective</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the eyes</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the prison</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">warden,</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֥ר</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">OT Law: Genesis 39:21 But Yahweh was with Joseph and showed (Gen. 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