Genesis 39:21
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the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
Read Genesis 39:21 Using Other Translations
But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
But the LORD was with Joseph in the prison and showed him his faithful love. And the LORD made Joseph a favorite with the prison warden.
What does Genesis 39:21 mean?
John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Genesis 39:21
And the Lord was with Joseph
Comforting him with his presence under his afflictions;
supporting him with his right hand; sanctifying all his troubles
to him, and so causing him to bear them patiently and cheerfully:
and showed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of
the keeper
of the prison;
who was the underkeeper to Potiphar; God so wrought upon the
heart of this man, that he was merciful to him, and took off the
iron fetters, which hurt his feet, and gave him liberty to walk
about; and many other favours and kindnesses he showed unto him,
as follow.
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