KJV ORIGINAL
And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Potiphar put Joseph in charge of everything he owned and didn't worry about any of it except for the food he ate. Joseph was handsome and good-looking.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows that Potiphar trusted Joseph completely with his household and possessions, and notes that Joseph was an attractive young man.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place while Joseph was a slave in Egypt, working in the house of Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. Joseph had quickly risen from being a newly purchased slave to becoming the household manager because of his integrity and God's blessing on his work. The mention of Joseph's appearance sets up the following story where Potiphar's wife attempts to seduce him.
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