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 could see that the LORD was with Joseph, and that the LORD made everything Joseph did successful.
This verse shows that God's presence in Joseph's life was so evident that even his non-believing master could see it through Joseph's consistent success.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph, a Hebrew man sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, found himself serving Potiphar, an Egyptian official in Pharaoh's household. Potiphar observed that Joseph prospered in all his endeavors because the Lord was with him, demonstrating God's ongoing faithfulness to His chosen people even in the midst of hardship and exile. This story is set in the ancient Near Eastern context, where slaves could gain favor and rise in status through perceived divine blessing.
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