Genesis 39:6

“And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.”

"And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured." - Genesis 39:6
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What does Genesis 39:6 mean?

Genesis 39:6 (KJV) - "And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured." This verse is part of the story of Joseph, who was the eleventh son of Jacob and the first son…

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The Favor of Faithfulness: Lessons from Joseph's Stewardship

Genesis 39:6 (KJV): "And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured." In the narrative of Joseph found in the Book of Genesis, we encounter a young man whose life is…

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A Prayer of Gratitude for Divine Favor and Stewardship

Heavenly Father, We bow before Your throne, filled with gratitude and awe for the abundant blessings You have showered upon us. As we reflect on Your Word, particularly Genesis 39:6, we are reminded of the life of Joseph—a man who, despite the trials and tribulations he faced…

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Genesis 39:6 - "And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured."
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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."
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,"
Job 39:6 - "Whose house I have made the wilderness, and the barren land his dwellings."
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."
Mark 6:39 - "And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass."
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."
Exodus 39:6 - "¶ And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, graven, as signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel."
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;"
Luke 6:39 - "And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?"
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."
Ezekiel 39:6 - "And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD."
1 Chronicles 6:39 - "And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Berachiah, the son of Shimea,"
Mark 6:39 – "Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass."
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."