Genesis 39:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. ”

Genesis 39:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

- Joseph in Potiphar’s House According to our reckoning, Perez and Zerah were born when Judah was in his twenty-eighth year, and therefore, Joseph in his twenty-fourth. Here, then, we go back se...
Genesis 39:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And the (b) LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. (b) The favour of God is the fountain of all prosperity.
Genesis 39:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39. Joseph Repels his Master's Wife, and is Imprisoned on her False Accusation. This section is from J with touches from E. It is generally agreed that Potiphar. guard is an insertion in G...
Genesis 39:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
Genesis 39:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. He was in the house of his master. Those slaves who had been war-captives were g...
Genesis 39:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Joseph in the House of Potiphar 5. Overseer] rather, 'house-steward.'
Genesis 39:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

JOSEPH IN PRISON Genesis 39:1-23 "Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life."- James 1:12 DRAMATISTS and novelists, who make it th...
Genesis 39:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Joseph in Potiphar's House Genesis 39:1-18 Ungodly families and employers owe more than they realize to the presence in their homes and businesses of those who love God; for God comes with His...
Genesis 39:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Here begins the story of Joseph in Egypt which is so full of interest. Through the malice of his brethren he had been sold into slavery and in such condition we now see him. Here, at the very beginni...
Genesis 39:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1Sa_16:18; 1Sa_18:28; Acts 7:9 . Read that scripture, Psalms 27:10 .
Genesis 39:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the Lord was with Joseph ,.... Blessing him with his gracious presence, with discoveries of his love, and communion with himself, though destitute of the means of grace and ordinances of worship...
Genesis 39:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. Ver. 2. And the Lord was with Joseph, and he, &c. ] "The Lord" also "is with you,...
Genesis 39:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Lord was with Joseph Those that can separate us from all our friends cannot deprive us of the gracious presence of our God. When Joseph had none of his relations with him, he had his God with h...
Genesis 39:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

JOSEPH--A SUFFERER FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS How good it is to turn from Judah's sordid history to consider Joseph's history of faithful devotedness to the Lord! The deepest blessing for us in this is of...
Genesis 39:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The History of Joseph. B. C. 1721. 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar,...
Genesis 39:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

No text from Poole on this verse. The Lord was with Joseph, with his gracious presence and blessing, as this phrase is taken here, Genesis 39:21 , Genesis 21:22 26:24 . He was in the house of...
Genesis 39:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Joseph Is Sold Into Slavery, Resists Temptation and Strangely Prospers in Prison ( Genesis 39:1-23 ). That what now happens to Joseph is in the hands of Yahweh is abundantly made clear ( Genesis 3...
Genesis 39:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 39:1 . Pharaoh.] The name is derived from Phra, meaning the sun. Potiphar means belonging to the sun. — Genesis 39:2 . The Lord. ] Jehovah. This, the covenant nam...
Genesis 39:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 39:1 . Potiphar. What a providence, that Joseph was bought by a man in whom Pharaoh had placed very much confidence. Captain of the guard. He seems to have been a military superintendent...
Genesis 39:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

And Joseph was brought down to Egypt The prosperity of Joseph in the house of his first master I. ITS EXTRAORDINARY NATURE. Cast off by his own brethren, he rises amongst strangers to dignity a...
Genesis 39:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Genesis 39:1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt. The narrative now preparing to recite the fortunes of Joseph in Egypt, which eventually led, through his elevation to be Phar...
Genesis 39:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Joseph Finds Favor with Potiphar
Genesis 39:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

the Lord. Genesis 39:21 Genesis 39:22 Genesis 21:22 Genesis 26:24 Genesis 26:28 Genesis 28:15 1 Samuel 3:19 1 Samuel 16:18 1 Samuel 18:14 1 Samuel 18:28 Psalms 1:3 Psalms 46:7...
Genesis 39:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Joseph Rejected by His Brethren Genesis 37:20 - Genesis 39:1-23 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As we proceed to consider Joseph, as rejected of his brethren, there will be discovered an outline of Ch...
Genesis 39:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Those that can separate us from all our friends, cannot deprive us of the gracious presence of our God. When Joseph had none of his relations with him, he had his God with him, even in the house of...

Genesis 39:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 39:2 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Genesis 39:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 39:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 39:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 39:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 39:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 39:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Genesis 39:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 39:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 39:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 39:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 39:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 39:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 39:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 39:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 39:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 39:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 39:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 39:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Genesis 39:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes