Genesis 39:21

21 But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him kindness and caused the prison warden to like Joseph.

Genesis 39:21 Meaning and Commentary

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.

Genesis 39:21 In-Context

19 When Joseph's master heard what his wife said Joseph had done, he became very angry.

20 So Potiphar arrested Joseph and put him into the prison where the king's prisoners were put. And Joseph stayed there in the prison.

21 But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him kindness and caused the prison warden to like Joseph.

22 The prison warden chose Joseph to take care of all the prisoners, and he was responsible for whatever was done in the prison.

23 The warden paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph's care because the Lord was with Joseph and made him successful in everything he did.