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.”

"But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison." - Genesis 39:21
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What does Genesis 39:21 mean?

Genesis 39:21 (KJV): But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. The book of Genesis is the first book of the Bible and is foundational to understanding the rest of the biblical narrative. In this verse, we…

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The Shadow of the Almighty: Finding Favor Behind Bars

Genesis 39:21 states, "But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison." This verse, nestled within the tumultuous narrative of Joseph's life, is a profound reminder of God's unwavering presence and divine favor…

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A Prayer for Divine Presence and Favor

Heavenly Father, In the sacred stillness of this moment, I come before You, seeking Your presence, just as it is written in the holy Scriptures, "But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison" (Genesis 39:21…

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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 24-39
Genesis 39:12
Genesis 39:6-12
Matthew 21:39 - "And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him."
Joshua 21:39 - "Heshbon with her suburbs, Jazer with her suburbs; four cities in all."
Genesis 24:39 - "And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me."
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 30:39 - "And the flocks conceived before the rods, and brought forth cattle ringstraked, speckled, and spotted."
Job 39:21 - "He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men."
Genesis 21-21
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 1:21
Genesis 1:21
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."
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;"
"And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him." - Matthew 21:39
Genesis 21-20
Genesis 21-6
Genesis 21-13