Genesis 39:22

KJV1611 – Modern English

And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's care all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatever they did there, he was the doer of it.

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    The warden put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners, and he was responsible for whatever happened there.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the keeper{H8269} of the prison{H1004} committed{H5414} to Joseph's{H3130} hand{H3027} all the prisoners{H615} that were in the prison;{H1004} and whatsoever they did{H6213} there, he was the doer{H6213} of it.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the keeper{H8269} of the prison{H1004}{H5470} committed{H5414}{(H8799)} to Joseph's{H3130} hand{H3027} all the prisoners{H615} that were in the prison{H1004}{H5470}; and whatsoever they did{H6213}{(H8802)} there, he was the doer{H6213}{(H8802)} of it.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    which commytted to Iosephe hade all the presoners that were in the preson housse. And what soeuer was done there yt dyd he.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    so that he committed all the presoners of the preson vnto his hades: that what so euer were done, might be done by him.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And the keeper of the prison committed to Iosephs hande all the prisoners that were in the prison, and whatsoeuer they did there, that did he.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the keper of the prison committed to Iosephes hande all the prisoners that were in the prison house, and what so euer was done there, that dyd he.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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].

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was the doer of it.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the keeper of the prison put all the prisoners under Joseph's control, and he was responsible for whatever was done there.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care. He was in charge of whatever they were doing.

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 39:4 : 4 And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his care.
  • Gen 40:3-4 : 3 And he put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, in the prison, the place where Joseph was confined. 4 And the captain of the guard assigned Joseph to them, and he served them; and they remained in custody for a time.
  • 1 Sam 2:30 : 30 Therefore the LORD God of Israel says, I did indeed say that your house, and the house of your father, should walk before me forever: but now the LORD says, Be it far from me; for those who honor me I will honor, and those who despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
  • Ps 37:3 : 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; so you shall dwell in the land, and truly you shall be fed.
  • Ps 37:11 : 11 But the meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
  • Gen 39:6-7 : 6 And he left all that he had in Joseph's care; and he did not concern himself with anything except the bread which he ate. And Joseph was a handsome person, and well-favored. 7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.
  • Gen 39:9 : 9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither has he kept back anything from me except you, because you are his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 23 The keeper of the prison did not concern himself with anything that was under Joseph's care; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it prosper.

  • Gen 39:19-21
    3 verses
    84%

    19 And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, After this manner did your servant to me; that his anger was kindled.

    20 And Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.

    21 But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

  • Gen 39:1-6
    6 verses
    80%

    1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him from the hands of the Ishmaelites, who had brought him down there.

    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 prosper in his hands.

    4 And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his care.

    5 And 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; 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 care; and he did not concern himself with anything except the bread which he ate. And Joseph was a handsome person, and well-favored.

  • Gen 40:3-5
    3 verses
    80%

    3 And he put them in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, in the prison, the place where Joseph was confined.

    4 And the captain of the guard assigned Joseph to them, and he served them; and they remained in custody for a time.

    5 And both of them dreamed a dream, each man his own dream in one night, each man according to the interpretation of his dream, the butler and the baker of the king of Egypt, who were confined in the prison.

  • 10 And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

  • 15 For indeed I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews: and here also I have done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.

  • 41 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.

  • 8 But he refused, and said to his master's wife, Behold, my master does not concern himself with what is with me in the house, and he has committed all that he has to my care;

  • Gen 40:21-22
    2 verses
    73%

    21 And he restored the chief butler to his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand:

    22 But he hanged the chief baker, as Joseph had interpreted to them.

  • 17 And he put them all together into custody for three days.

  • 17 And the man did as Joseph ordered; and the man brought the men into Joseph's house.

  • 8 So now it was not you who sent me here, but God; and He has made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.

  • Gen 41:43-44
    2 verses
    72%

    43 And he had him ride in the second chariot which he had, and they cried out before him, Bow the knee; thus he set him over all the land of Egypt.

    44 Pharaoh also said to Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without your consent no man may lift his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.

  • 10 Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and put me in custody in the house of the captain of the guard, both me and the chief baker.

  • 17 He sent a man before them, Joseph, who was sold for a servant:

  • 21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions:

  • 13 And it came to pass, just as he interpreted for us, so it was; he restored me to my office, and he hanged the other.

  • 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, Inasmuch as God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.

  • 15 And Joseph said to them, What deed is this that you have done? Do you not know that such a man as I can certainly divine?