Genesis 39:21 BSB — MannaFest

Genesis 39:21

the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.

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ASV

But Jehovah was with Joseph, and showed kindness unto him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

KJV

But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

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Commentary

3 voices

Ambrose of Milan

ON JOSEPH 5.27 (397)

But why would it be surprising if Christ visits those in prison, since he himself mentioned being imprisoned in his own words, as it is written: "I was in prison, and you did not visit me." Where does divine mercy not penetrate? Joseph found such favor that he, who had been locked in prison, would keep the doors of the prison himself, granted the duty of jailer, and entrusted all the prisoners to his authority. Therefore, Joseph not only did not feel the prison, but also alleviated the suffering of the other prisoners.

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The Puritans and the Awakening2 voices

John Wesley

1703–1791

Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament (1765)

But the Lord was with Joseph and shewed him mercy. God despiseth not his prisoners, Psalm lxix, 33. No gates nor bars can shut out his gracious presence from his people.

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

And herein Joseph was a type of Christ, "who took upon him the form of a servant," and yet then did that which made it evident that "God was with him," who was tempted by Satan, but overcame the temptation, who was falsely accused and bound, and yet had all things committed to his hand.

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Original language & word study

13 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
וַיְהִ֤י	vay.Hi	and he was	H1961 →
יְהוָה֙	Yah.weh	Yahweh	H3068 →
אֶת־	'et-	with	H854 →
יוֹסֵ֔ף	yo.Sef	Joseph	H3130 →
וַיֵּ֥ט	vai.Yet	and he extended	H5186 →
אֵלָ֖יו	'e.Lav	to him	H413 →
חָ֑סֶד	Cha.sed	covenant loyalty	H2617 →
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן	vai.yi.Ten	and he gave	H5414 →
חִנּ֔וֹ	chi.No	favor his	H2580 →
בְּעֵינֵ֖י	be.'ei.Nei	in [the] eyes of	H5869 →
שַׂ֥ר	sar	[the] commander of	H8269 →
בֵּית־	beit-	[the] house of	H1004 →
הַסֹּֽהַר׃	ha.So.har	the prison	H5470 →

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Where the connections lead

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Through
Isaiah 41:10
Do 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…
leads to
- Joshua 1:9
  Have 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.”
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Isaiah 43:1–2
  Now this is what the LORD says— He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your…
- Romans 8:31
  What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
- Deuteronomy 31:6–8
  Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
- Philippians 4:13
  I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Through
Isaiah 43:2
When 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;…
leads to
- Isaiah 41:10
  Do 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…
- Psalms 66:12
  You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance.
- Psalms 23:4
  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

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Where the connections lead

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About Genesis