Genesis 39:21
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.”
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“the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But Jehovah was with Joseph, and showed kindness unto him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Jehovah is with Joseph, and stretcheth out kindness unto him, and putteth his grace in the eyes of the chief of the round-house;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 39:21 — 23 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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.
- Genesis 39:2And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.
- Genesis 39:3When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did,
- Genesis 39:4Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.
- Genesis 40:3and imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard, the same prison where Joseph was confined.
- Genesis 49:23The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility.
- Exodus 3:21And I will grant this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you leave, you will not go away empty-handed.
- Exodus 11:3And the LORD gave the people favor in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover, Moses himself was highly regarded in Egypt by Pharaoh’s officials and by the people.
- Exodus 12:36And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians.
- Psalms 105:19until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.
- Psalms 105:22to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom.
- Psalms 106:46He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive.
- Proverbs 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
- 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.
- 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.
- Daniel 1:9Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,
- Daniel 6:22My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
- Acts 7:9Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him
- Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
- Romans 8:37No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
- 1 Peter 3:13Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
- 1 Peter 3:17For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
- 1 Peter 4:14If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
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