KJV ORIGINAL
He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He made him master of his household and ruler over everything he owned:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how God elevated Joseph to a position of complete authority over Potiphar's house and possessions.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to Joseph's promotion in Potiphar's household after being sold into slavery by his brothers. Despite being a Hebrew slave in Egypt, Joseph found favor with his Egyptian master through God's blessing. Potiphar recognized Joseph's exceptional abilities and integrity, leading him to entrust Joseph with complete oversight of his household and all his property.
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