Genesis 39:2

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

"And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian." - Genesis 39:2
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What does Genesis 39:2 mean?

Genesis 39:2 (KJV): "And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian." This verse from the book of Genesis is part of the larger narrative about Joseph, the son of Jacob, who was sold into slavery by his jealous…

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The Divine Presence: Unraveling the Prosperity of Joseph

In Genesis 39:2, we read, "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian." This verse, rich with promise and revelation, serves as a cornerstone for understanding how God's presence transforms our circumstances…

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Prayer for Divine Presence and Prosperity

Heavenly Father, my heart overflows with gratitude as I come before You, reflecting on the profound truth found in Your Word, particularly in Genesis 39:2, which states, "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the…

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Genesis 39:2 - "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."
Genesis 39:2-6 - "The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potipar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned. From the time he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the Lord blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The blessing of the Lord was on everything Potipar had, both in the house and in the field. So Potipar left everything he had in Joseph’s care; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate."
"The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potipar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned. From the time he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the Lord blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The blessing of the Lord was on everything Potipar had, both in the house and in the field. So Potipar left everything he had in Joseph’s care; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate." - Genesis 39:2-6
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Genesis 39:12
Genesis 39:6-12
Genesis 24:39 - "And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me."
Genesis 30:39 - "And the flocks conceived before the rods, and brought forth cattle ringstraked, speckled, and spotted."
Genesis 39:21 - "¶ But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison."
Genesis 39:16 - "And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home."
Genesis 39:3 - "And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand."
Genesis 39:22 - "And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it."
Genesis 39:11 - "And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within."
Genesis 39:10 - "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her."
Genesis 39:13 - "And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,"
Genesis 39:18 - "And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out."
Genesis 39:20 - "And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison."
Ezra 2:39 - "The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen."
Genesis 41:39 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:"
Genesis 39:7 - "¶ And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me."
Genesis 39:23 - "The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper."
Genesis 27:39 - "And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;"
Genesis 39:12 - "And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out."
2 Samuel 23:39 - "Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all."
1 Chronicles 2:39 - "And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,"
Genesis 39:15 - "And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out."
Genesis 31:39 - "That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether stolen by day, or stolen by night."
Genesis 39:17 - "And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:"
Genesis 39:1 - "And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither."