Genesis 39:23

Verse

The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

And the keeper of the prison gave no attention to anything which was under his care, because the Lord was with him; and the Lord made everything he did go well.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Neither did he himself know any thing, having committed all things to him: for the Lord was with him, and made all that he did to prosper.

Free Bible Version

The chief jailer didn't bother with anything for Joseph took care of it all for the Lord was with him and made him successful.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the keeper of the prison looked vnto nothing that was vnder his hande, seeing that the Lord was with him: for whatsoeuer he did, the Lord made it to prosper.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

The keeper of the prison didn’t look after anything that was under his hand, because Adonai was with him; and that which he did, Adonai made it prosper.

Translation for Translators

The warden was not concerned with anything that Joseph was taking care of, because Yahweh helped Joseph to do well everything that he did.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The prison warden did not worry about anything that was in his hand, because Yahweh was with him. Whatever he did, Yahweh prospered.

Noah Webster Bible

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.

World English Bible

The keeper of the prison didn’t look after anything that was under his hand, because Yahweh was with him; and that which he did, Yahweh made it prosper.

Young's Literal Translation

the chief of the round-house seeth not anything under his hand, because Jehovah [is] with him, and that which he is doing Jehovah is causing to prosper.

Context

Joseph Falsely Imprisoned

²²And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison.²³The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.

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Summary

In Genesis 39:23, we see the Lord blessing Joseph even while he was in prison. This verse highlights how God's favor was upon Joseph, causing the prison warden to put him in charge of all the other prisoners. Despite Joseph's difficult circumstances, he remained faithful and diligent, which ultimately led to his promotion. This serves as a powerful reminder that God is with us even in the midst of trials, and that obedience and trust in Him can result in unexpected blessings and opportunities.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand,.... Under the hand of Joseph; he did not inquire into and examine his conduct and management of things; he took no account of what was in his hands, nor required any of him; so satisfied was he with what he did, and had such an opinion of his prudence and faithfulness. The Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan paraphrase it,"he saw no crime in him,''either in the management of affairs he committed to him, or for which he was put into prison, and therefore did not use him as he did other prisoners: because the Lord was with him; supplying him with his grace, giving him wisdom to do everything in the best manner committed to him, which caused the keeper of the prison to respect him as he did: and that which he did the Lord made it to prosper; every method he took to secure the prisoners, every scheme he formed to bring them to confession of their crimes, or to clear those that were innocent; and every other thing relative to prison affairs, all through the good hand of God upon him, guiding, directing, and blessing him, succeeded well, which gained him the favour and good will of the keeper and the prisoners. Next: Genesis Chapter 40