1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hand of the Ishmaelites, that had brought him down thither.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- was brought down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and Potiphar H6318 (פּוֹטִיפַר) — Potiphar, an Egyptian
- an officer H5631 (סָרִיס) — a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- captain H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the guard H2876 (טַבָּח) — properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food)
- an Egyptian H4713 (מִצְרִי) — a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim
- an Egyptian H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- bought H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- him of the hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of the Ishmeelites H3459 (יִשְׁמָעֵאלִי) — a Jishmaelite or descendant of Jishmael
- which had brought him down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
2 And Jehovah was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was with Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- and he was a prosperous H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- and he was in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of his master H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the Egyptian H4713 (מִצְרִי) — a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim
3 And his master saw that Jehovah was with him, and that Jehovah made all that he did to prosper in his hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And his master H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- with him, and that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- made all that he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to prosper H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
- in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
4 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- grace H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
- in his sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and he served H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
- him: and he made him overseer H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- over his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- he had H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- he put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- into his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
5 And it came to pass from the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that Jehovah blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of Jehovah was upon all that he had, in the house and in the field.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass from the time H227 (אָז) — at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore
- he had made him overseer H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- in his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and over all that he had H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- the Egyptian’s H4713 (מִצְרִי) — a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- for Joseph’s H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- sake H1558 (גָּלָל) — a circumstance (as rolled around); only used adverbially, on account of
- and the blessing H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was upon all that he had H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and in the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
6 And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not aught that was with him, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was comely, and well-favored.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- all that he had in Joseph’s H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and he knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not ought H3972 (מְאוּמָה) — properly, a speck or point, i.e. (by implication) something; with negative, nothing
- he had, save H518 (אִם) — used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
- the bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- which he did eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- And Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- goodly H8389 (תֹּאַר) — outline, i.e. figure or appearance
- and well H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- favoured H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- these things H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that his master’s H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- cast H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- her eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- upon Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- and she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Lie H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
8 But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master knoweth not what is with me in the house, and he hath put all that he hath into my hand:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But he refused H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his master’s H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- Behold, my master H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- wotteth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- with me in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and he hath committed H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- all that he hath H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- to my hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
9 he is not greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back anything from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- none greater H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- in this house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- than I; neither H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- hath he kept back H2820 (חָשַׂךְ) — to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
- any thing H3972 (מְאוּמָה) — properly, a speck or point, i.e. (by implication) something; with negative, nothing
- from me but thee, because H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- thou H859 (אַתָּה) — thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
- his wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- how then can I do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- and sin H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, as she spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- to Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- by day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that he hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not unto her, to lie H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- by her H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
11 And it came to pass about this time, that he went into the house to do his work; and there was none of the men of the house there within.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass about this time H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- his business H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- none of the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- none of the men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she caught H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- him by his garment H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Lie H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- with me: and he left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- his garment H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- in her hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- and got H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- him out H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
13 And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when she saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that he had left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- his garment H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- in her hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and was fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- forth H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
14 that she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in a Hebrew unto us to mock us: he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That she called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of her house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- See H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- he hath brought in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- an Hebrew H5680 (עִבְרִי) — an Eberite (i.e. Hebrew) or descendant of Eber
- an Hebrew H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- unto us to mock H6711 (צָחַק) — to laugh outright (in merriment or scorn); by implication, to sport
- us; he came in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto me to lie H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- with me, and I cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- with a loud H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
15 and it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled, and got him out.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when he heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- that I lifted up H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- that he left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- his garment H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- with me H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- and fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- and got him H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
16 And she laid up his garment by her, until his master came home.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she laid up H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- his garment H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- by her H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- until his lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- home H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
17 And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, whom thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto him according to these words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The Hebrew H5680 (עִבְרִי) — an Eberite (i.e. Hebrew) or descendant of Eber
- servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- which thou hast brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto us, came in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto me to mock H6711 (צָחַק) — to laugh outright (in merriment or scorn); by implication, to sport
18 and it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled out.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, as I lifted up H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- that he left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- his garment H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- with me H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- and fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- out H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
19 And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when his master H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of his wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- which she spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- After this manner H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- to me; that his wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- was kindled H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
20 And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joseph’s H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- master H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- him, and put him H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- into the prison H5470 (סֹהַר) — a dungeon (as surrounded by walls)
- into the prison H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- a place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- where the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- prisoners H615 (אָסִיר) — bound, i.e. a captive
- bound H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- and he was there in the prison H5470 (סֹהַר) — a dungeon (as surrounded by walls)
- and he was there in the prison H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
21 But Jehovah was with Joseph, and showed kindness unto him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was with Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- and shewed H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- him mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him favour H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of the keeper H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the prison H5470 (סֹהַר) — a dungeon (as surrounded by walls)
- of the prison H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the keeper H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the prison H5470 (סֹהַר) — a dungeon (as surrounded by walls)
- of the prison H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- committed H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to Joseph’s H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- all the prisoners H615 (אָסִיר) — bound, i.e. a captive
- in the prison H5470 (סֹהַר) — a dungeon (as surrounded by walls)
- in the prison H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and whatsoever they did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- there, he was the doer H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
23 The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand, because Jehovah was with him; and that which he did, Jehovah made it to prosper.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The keeper H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the prison H5470 (סֹהַר) — a dungeon (as surrounded by walls)
- of the prison H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- not to any thing H3972 (מְאוּמָה) — properly, a speck or point, i.e. (by implication) something; with negative, nothing
- under his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- because Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- to prosper H6743 (צָלַח) — to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)