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Genesis 39:4 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œAnd Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all {that} he had he put into his hand.”

Genesis 39:4

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2

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

3

And his master saw that the LORD {was} with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

4

And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all {that} he had he put into his hand.

5

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.

6

And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was {a} goodly {person}, and well favoured.

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