Genesis 39:4

World English Bible (WEB)

Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and Potiphar made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

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2 The LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man. He was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

3 His master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did prosper in his hand.

4 Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and Potiphar made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

5 From the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake. The LORD’s blessing was on all that he had, in the house and in the field.

6 He left all that he had in Joseph’s hand. He didn’t concern himself with anything, except for the food which he ate. Joseph was well-built and handsome.

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WEB World English Bible: Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and Potiphar made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
KJV King James Version: And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.
ASV American Standard Version: And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he ministered unto him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: and Joseph findeth grace in his eyes and serveth him, and he appointeth him over his house, and all that he hath he hath given into his hand.
DBY Darby Translation: And Joseph found favour in his eyes, and attended on him; and he set him over his house, and all that he had he gave into his hand.
WBS Webster Bible: And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.