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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
Joseph had been sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and was now serving in the household of Potiphar, an Egyptian official. Despite being far from his family and homeland, and despite his circumstances as a slave, God's presence remained with Joseph. This verse shows how God can work through difficult situations to accomplish His purposes.
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