Genesis 39:2

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

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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 · Public Domain
ASVPD

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

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Jehovah is with Joseph, and he is a prosperous man, and he is in the house of his lord the Egyptian,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 39:2 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 21:20And God was with the boy, and he grew up and settled in the wilderness and became a great archer.
  2. Genesis 21:22At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do.
  3. Genesis 26:24and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.”
  4. Genesis 26:28“We can plainly see that the LORD has been with you,” they replied. “We recommend that there should now be an oath between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you
  5. Genesis 28:15Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
  6. Genesis 39:21the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
  7. Joshua 1:5No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
  8. Joshua 1:9Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
  9. 1 Samuel 3:19And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.
  10. 1 Samuel 16:18One 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.”
  11. 1 Samuel 18:14and he continued to prosper in all his ways, because the LORD was with him.
  12. 1 Samuel 18:28When Saul realized that the LORD was with David and that his daughter Michal loved David,
  13. 2 Kings 18:7And the LORD was with Hezekiah, and he prospered wherever he went. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him.
  14. 1 Chronicles 9:20In earlier times Phinehas son of Eleazar had been in charge of the gatekeepers, and the LORD was with him.
  15. 2 Chronicles 1:1Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.
  16. Psalms 1:3He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.
  17. Psalms 46:7The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
  18. Psalms 46:11The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
  19. Psalms 91:15When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
  20. Isaiah 8:9Huddle together, O peoples, and be shattered; pay attention, all you distant lands; prepare for battle, and be shattered; prepare for battle, and be shattered!
  21. Isaiah 41:10Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.
  22. Isaiah 43:2When 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.
  23. Jeremiah 15:20Then I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save and deliver you, declares the LORD.
  24. Matthew 1:23“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).

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