Genesis 39:5

KJV1611 – Modern English

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.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    From the time he put Joseph in charge of his household and all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house on account of Joseph. The LORD's blessing was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it came to pass from the time{H227} that he made him overseer{H6485} in his house,{H1004} and over all that he had,{H3426} that Jehovah{H3068} blessed{H1288} the Egyptian's{H4713} house{H1004} for Joseph's{H3130} sake;{H1558} and the blessing{H1293} of Jehovah{H3068} was upon all that he had,{H3426} in the house{H1004} and in the field.{H7704}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it came to pass from the time{H227} that he had made him overseer{H6485}{(H8689)} in his house{H1004}, and over all that he had{H3426}, that the LORD{H3068} blessed{H1288}{(H8762)} the Egyptian's{H4713} house{H1004} for Joseph's{H3130} sake{H1558}; and the blessing{H1293} of the LORD{H3068} was upon all that he had{H3426} in the house{H1004}, and in the field{H7704}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And as soone as he had made him ruelar ouer his house ad ouer all that he had the LORde blessed this Egiptians house for Iosephs sake and the blessynge of the LORde was vpon all that he had: both in the house and also in the feldes.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And from the tyme forth that he had made him ruler of his house and all his goodes, ye LORDE blessed the Egipcians house for Iosephs sake: and there was nothynge but the very blessynge of the LORDE in all yt he had in ye house & in the felde,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And from that time that he had made him ruler ouer his house and ouer all that he had, the Lorde blessed the Egyptians house for Iosephs sake: and the blessing of the Lorde was vpon all that he had in the house, and in the fielde.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And it came to passe from the tyme that he had made hym ouerseer of his house, and ouer all that he had, the Lorde blessed the Egyptians house for Iosephes sake: and the blessyng of the Lorde was vpon all that he had in the house and in the fielde.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    It happened from the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that Yahweh blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of Yahweh was on all that he had, in the house and in the field.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And from the time when he made him overseer and gave him control of all his property, the blessing of the Lord was with the Egyptian, because of Joseph; the blessing of the Lord was on all he had, in the house and in the field.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    It happened from the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that Yahweh blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of Yahweh was on all that he had, in the house and in the field.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    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.

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 30:27 : 27 Laban said to him, "I pray you, if I have found favor in your eyes, stay, for I have learned by experience that the LORD has blessed me for your sake."
  • Gen 12:2 : 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing:
  • Gen 19:29 : 29 And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the middle of the upheaval, when he overthrew the cities in which Lot dwelt.
  • 2 Sam 6:11-12 : 11 And the ark of the LORD stayed in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months, and the LORD blessed Obededom and all his household. 12 And it was told to King David, saying, The LORD has blessed the house of Obededom, and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.
  • Ps 21:6 : 6 For you have made him most blessed forever: you have made him exceedingly glad with your presence.
  • Ps 72:17 : 17 His name shall endure forever; his name shall continue as long as the sun, and men shall be blessed in him; all nations shall call him blessed.
  • Acts 27:24 : 24 Saying, Do not fear, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar: and indeed, God has granted you all those who sail with you.
  • Eph 1:3 : 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places in Christ:
  • Deut 28:3-6 : 3 Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. 4 Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, and the fruit of your ground, and the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your kine, and the flocks of your sheep. 5 Blessed shall be your basket and your store. 6 Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Gen 39:1-4
    4 verses
    88%

    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.

  • Gen 39:6-8
    3 verses
    82%

    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.

    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;

  • Acts 7:10
    81%

    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.

  • Gen 39:19-23
    5 verses
    79%

    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.

    22 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.

    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 41:39-41
    3 verses
    79%

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

    40 You shall be over my house, and all my people shall be ruled according to your word; only in regard to the throne will I be greater than you.

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

  • Gen 45:8-10
    3 verses
    78%

    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.

    9 Hurry and go up to my father, and say to him, Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt; come down to me, do not delay.

    10 And you shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near to me, you and your children and your children's children, and your flocks and your herds and all that you have.

  • Ps 105:21
    77%

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

  • Gen 41:43-44
    2 verses
    76%

    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.

  • Gen 41:46
    75%

    46 Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh and traveled throughout all the land of Egypt.

  • Gen 45:16
    75%

    16 And the report thereof was heard in Pharaoh's house, saying, Joseph's brothers have come; and it pleased Pharaoh well, and his servants.

  • Gen 47:6-7
    2 verses
    75%

    6 The land of Egypt is before you; in the best of the land make your father and brothers to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if you know any capable men among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.

    7 And Joseph brought in Jacob his father, and set him before Pharaoh: and Jacob blessed Pharaoh.

  • Gen 43:17
    75%

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

  • Deut 33:16
    74%

    16 And for the precious things of the earth and fullness thereof, and for the good will of him that dwelt in the bush: let the blessing come upon the head of Joseph, and upon the top of the head of him that was separated from his brothers.

  • Gen 42:6
    74%

    6 And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was who sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph's brothers came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the ground.

  • Deut 33:13
    74%

    13 And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the LORD be his land, for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that crouches beneath,

  • Gen 48:15
    74%

    15 And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has fed me all my life long unto this day,

  • Gen 39:11
    74%

    11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his work; and none of the men of the house was there inside.

  • Gen 47:11-12
    2 verses
    74%

    11 And Joseph placed his father and his brothers, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded.

    12 And Joseph nourished his father, and his brothers, and all his father's household, with bread, according to their families.

  • Ps 105:17
    74%

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