Genesis 39:2-3
Context39:2 The Lord was with Joseph. He was successful 1 and lived 2 in the household of his Egyptian master. 39:3 His master observed that the Lord was with him and that the Lord made everything he was doing successful. 3
Genesis 39:21
Context39:21 But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him kindness. 4 He granted him favor in the sight of the prison warden. 5
[39:2] 1 tn Heb “and he was a prosperous man.” This does not mean that Joseph became wealthy, but that he was successful in what he was doing, or making progress in his situation (see 24:21).
[39:3] 3 tn The Hebrew text adds “in his hand,” a phrase not included in the translation for stylistic reasons.
[39:21] 4 tn Heb “and he extended to him loyal love.”
[39:21] 5 tn Or “the chief jailer” (also in the following verses).