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Genesis 39:23

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The prison warden didn't need to worry about anything Joseph was responsible for, because the LORD was with Joseph, and the LORD made everything Joseph did successful.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God was with Joseph even in prison, making him so trustworthy and successful that the warden gave him complete freedom to manage everything.

📚 Historical Context

This verse describes Joseph's time in an Egyptian prison after being falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. Even in this dark period of his life, Joseph's character and God's blessing on him were so evident that he quickly gained the complete trust of the prison keeper. This was part of God's larger plan to eventually position Joseph as second-in-command over all of Egypt.

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