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.”

"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 39:23
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What does Genesis 39:23 mean?

In the book of Genesis 39:23 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, the verse reads, "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." This verse comes at the end…

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Prospering in the Presence of God

As we take a closer look at Genesis 39:23, it is crucial to understand the context surrounding this profound verse. Here, we find Joseph, a man who has experienced insurmountable trials and tribulations. Having been sold into slavery by his own brothers, falsely accused and…

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Prayer for Faithful Stewardship and Divine Presence

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am filled with awe and gratitude for Your unwavering presence in my life. Your Word reminds us in 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…

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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."
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2 Samuel 23:39 - "Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all."
Job 39:23 - "The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield."
Genesis 24:39 - "And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me."
Exodus 39:23 - "And there was an hole in the midst of the robe, as the hole of an habergeon, with a band round about the hole, that it should not rend."
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."
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."
Luke 23:39 - "¶ And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us."
"Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all." - 2 Samuel 23:39
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,"
"The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield." - Job 39:23
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."
Matthew 23:39 - "For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord."
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."
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