Genesis 39:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. ”

Genesis 39:3 - 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 39:3 - 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 39:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3. And his master saw. Here that which has been lately alluded to more clearly appears, that the grace of God shone forth in Joseph, in no common or usual manner; since it became thus manifes...
Genesis 39:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
Genesis 39:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. His master saw that the Lord was with him. Though changed in condition, Joseph wa...
Genesis 39:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Joseph in the House of Potiphar 5. Overseer] rather, 'house-steward.'
Genesis 39:3 - 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 39:3 - 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 39:3 - 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 39:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Deuteronomy 33:16 . Separated from his brethren.
Genesis 39:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And his master saw that the Lord [was] with him ,.... He knew nothing of the spiritual and gracious presence of God that was with him, he was no judge of that; but he perceived by the ingenuity of h...
Genesis 39:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And his master saw that the LORD [was] with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. Ver. 3. And his master saw. ] Though he knew not God, yet he acknowledged that God w...
Genesis 39:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

His master saw that the Lord was with him Many of the heathen acknowledged a supreme God, and his overruling providence in the affairs of men, although they did not glorify him as God, but worshipp...
Genesis 39:3 - 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 39:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The History of Joseph. B. C. 1721. 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar,...
Genesis 39:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The heathens owned a supreme God, and his overruling providence in affairs, though they did not glorify him as God, but worshipped the creature with and more than the Creator, Romans 1:25 . In hi...
Genesis 39:3 - 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 39:3 - 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 39:3 - 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 39:3 - 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 39:3 - 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 39:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Joseph Finds Favor with Potiphar
Genesis 39:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

saw that. Genesis 21:22 Genesis 26:24 Genesis 26:28 Genesis 30:27 Genesis 30:30 1 Samuel 18:14 1 Samuel 18:28 Zechariah 8:23 Matthew 5:16 Philippians 2:15 Philippians 2:16 Reve...
Genesis 39:3 - 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 39:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 39:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 39:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 39:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 39:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 39:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 39:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Genesis 39:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 39:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 39:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 39:3 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 39:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 39:3 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 39:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 39:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 39:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 39:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 39:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 39:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 39:3 - Wells of Living Water Commentary