Genesis 39:2

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 39:2

BSB

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.

AKJV

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

CPDV

And the Lord was with him, and he was a man who prospered in everything that he did. And he lived in the house of his lord,

ERV

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

NHEB

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man. And he was in the household of his master the Egyptian.

SMT

And Jehovah will be with Joseph, and the man will be prospering: and he will be in the house of his lord the Egyptian.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 39:2

AndtheLORDH3068Proper NamewaswithJosephH3130Proper Name MasculineandhewasaprosperousH6743Verb manH376Noun MasculineandhewasinthehouseH1004Noun MasculineofhismasterH113Noun MasculinetheEgyptianH4713Adjective

Commentary for Genesis 39:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 39:2

Summary

Divine favor accompanies enslaved young man

Place

Egypt

Event

God grants Joseph prosperity

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC