Genesis 39:21 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewedb him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. ”

Genesis 39:21 - 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 39:21 - 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 39:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

21. But the Lord was with Joseph. It appears, from the testimony of the Psalmist just cited, that Joseph’s extreme sufferings were not immediately alleviated. The Lord purposely suffered him...
Genesis 39:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. The Lord was with Joseph - It is but of little consequence where the lot of a servant...
Genesis 39:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. The Lord ... gave him favour ... It is highly probable, from the situation of...
Genesis 39:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Joseph in the House of Potiphar 5. Overseer] rather, 'house-steward.'
Genesis 39:21 - 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 39:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Joseph Fares Well in Prison Genesis 39:19-23 ; Genesis 40:1-8 These two men remind us of the two thieves crucified beside our Lord; to the one He was a savor of life, to the other of death. Je...
Genesis 39:21 - 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 39:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Daniel 6:22 .-It is a delightful thought, that no bars can shut out the presence of GOD from his people.
Genesis 39:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the Lord was with Joseph ,.... Comforting him with his presence under his afflictions; supporting him with his right hand; sanctifying all his troubles to him, and so causing him to bear them pa...
Genesis 39:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. Ver. 21. But the Lord was with Joseph. ] A prison keeps not God from his; witness...
Genesis 39:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Where the king's prisoners were bound Potiphar, it is likely, chose that prison because it was the worst; for there “the irons entered into the soul,” Psalms 105:18 , but God designed it to pave...
Genesis 39:21 - 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 39:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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. 20 And Joseph's m...
Genesis 39:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The gaoler, who under Potiphar was the keeper of that particular person.
Genesis 39:21 - 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 39:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 39:22 . Keeper of the prison.] An inferior officer who was charged with the actual discipline of the prison. MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Genesis 39:19-23 JO...
Genesis 39:21 - 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 39:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

But the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison Joseph in prison A superior man will manifest his superiority in any situation....
Genesis 39:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Genesis 39:7 And it came to pass after these things, —Joseph had by this time been nearly ten years in Potiphar's house (vide Genesis 41:46 )— that his master's wife cast her e...
Genesis 39:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Joseph Accused and Imprisoned
Genesis 39:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

the Lord. Genesis 39:2 Genesis 21:22 Genesis 49:23 Genesis 49:24 Isaiah 41:10 Isaiah 43:2 Daniel 6:22 Romans 8:31 Romans 8:32 Romans 8:37 1 Peter 3:13 1 Peter 3:14 1 Peter 3:...
Genesis 39:21 - 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 39:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

But the Lord was with Joseph and shewed him mercy. God despiseth not his prisoners, Psalms 69:33 . No gates nor bars can shut out his gracious presence from his people. God gave him favour in the...

Genesis 39:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 39:21 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:21 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:21 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 39:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 39:21 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:21 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 39:21 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 39:21 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 39:21 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Genesis 39:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 39:21 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 39:21 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 39:21 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:21 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 39:21 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 39:21 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:21 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 39:21 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 39:21 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 39:21 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 39:21 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 39:21 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 39:21 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Genesis 39:21 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes