KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD was with Joseph, and he became successful; he lived in his Egyptian master's house.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God was with Joseph and blessed him with success, even though he was living as a servant in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, where he became a servant in the household of Potiphar, an Egyptian official and captain of the guard. Despite his status as a slave, God blessed Joseph, enabling him to prosper in his responsibilities and gain favor with his master. This verse is part of the larger story of Joseph's faithfulness and God's providence amid hardship.
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