Genesis 39:23 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

Genesis 39:23 - 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 39:23 - 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 39:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the 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. Commentary on the Bible, by Adam Cla...
Genesis 39:23 - 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 39:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Joseph in the House of Potiphar 5. Overseer] rather, 'house-steward.'
Genesis 39:23 - 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 39:23 - 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 39:23 - 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 39:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

REFLECTIONS Who doth not feel pity in the review of Joseph's unjust and cruel treatment! Behold the Patriarch a little before the object of his father's love. And now look at him as a bond slave and...
Genesis 39:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

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...
Genesis 39:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 23. Looked not to anything....
Genesis 39:23 - 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 39:23 - 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 39:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

No text from Poole on this verse.
Genesis 39:23 - 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 39:23 - 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 39:23 - 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 39:23 - 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 39:23 - 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 39:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Joseph Accused and Imprisoned
Genesis 39:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

keeper. Genesis 40:3 Genesis 40:4 because. See on ver. Genesis 39:2 Genesis 39:3 Genesis 49:23 Genesis 49:24 1 Samuel 2:30 Psalms 1:3 Psalms 37:3-11 Isaiah 43:2 Daniel 6:22
Genesis 39:23 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Joseph, Servant of Potiphar Genesis 39:1-23 INTRODUCTORY WORDS There is a chapter that is thrown in between the story of Joseph sold to the Ishmaelites, and Joseph bought by Potiphar and made...

Genesis 39:23 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 39:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 39:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 39:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:23 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 39:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 39:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 39:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Genesis 39:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 39:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 39:23 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 39:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 39:23 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 39:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 39:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 39:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 39:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 39:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 39:23 - Wells of Living Water Commentary