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Genesis 39:20–23

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And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
¶ But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.
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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From verse 20

  1. Genesis 40:15Rank 1 from verse 20
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    15For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.

  2. 1 Peter 2:19Rank 2 from verse 20
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    19For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

  3. 2 Timothy 2:9Rank 3 from verse 20
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    9Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

  4. Daniel 3:21–22Rank 4 from verse 20
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    21Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

    22Therefore because the king’s commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.

  5. Genesis 40:1–3Rank 5 from verse 20
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    1AND it came to pass after these things, that the butler of the king of Egypt and his baker had offended their lord the king of Egypt.

    2And Pharaoh was wroth against two of his officers, against the chief of the butlers, and against the chief of the bakers.

    3And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

  6. Genesis 41:9–14Rank 6 from verse 20
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    9¶ Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:

    10Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both me and the chief baker:

    11And we dreamed a dream in one night, I and he; we dreamed each man according to the interpretation of his dream.

    12And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret.

    13And it came to pass, as he interpreted to us, so it was; me he restored unto mine office, and him he hanged.

    14¶ Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.

  7. Isaiah 53:8Rank 7 from verse 20
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    8He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.

  8. Psalms 105:18–19Rank 8 from verse 20
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    18Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:

    19Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him.

  9. Psalms 76:10Rank 9 from verse 20
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    10Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.

From verse 21

  1. Isaiah 41:10Rank 1 from verse 21
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    10¶ Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

  2. Exodus 3:21Rank 2 from verse 21
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    21And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty:

  3. 1 Peter 3:17Rank 3 from verse 21
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    17For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

  4. Acts 7:9–10Rank 4 from verse 21
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    9And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him,

    10And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

  5. Isaiah 43:2Rank 5 from verse 21
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    2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

  6. 1 Peter 4:14–16Rank 6 from verse 21
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    14If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

    15But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters.

    16Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

  7. Daniel 1:9Rank 7 from verse 21
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    9Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.

  8. Exodus 11:3Rank 8 from verse 21
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    3And the Lord gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh’s servants, and in the sight of the people.

  9. Exodus 12:36Rank 9 from verse 21
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    36And the Lord gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them such things as they required. And they spoiled the Egyptians.

  10. Genesis 21:22Rank 10 from verse 21
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    22¶ And it came to pass at that time, that Abimelech and Phichol the chief captain of his host spake unto Abraham, saying, God is with thee in all that thou doest:

  11. Genesis 39:2Rank 11 from verse 21
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    2And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

  12. Psalms 105:19Rank 12 from verse 21
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    19Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him.

  13. Romans 8:31–32Rank 13 from verse 21
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    31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

    32He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

  14. 1 Peter 3:13–14Rank 14 from verse 21
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    13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

    14But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

  15. Genesis 40:3Rank 15 from verse 21
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    3And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

  16. Proverbs 16:7Rank 16 from verse 21
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    7When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

  17. Daniel 6:22Rank 17 from verse 21
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    22My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

  18. Genesis 49:23–24Rank 18 from verse 21
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    23The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:

    24But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)

  19. Psalms 106:46Rank 19 from verse 21
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    46He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.

  20. Romans 8:37Rank 20 from verse 21
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    37Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

  21. Psalms 105:22Rank 21 from verse 21
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    22To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.

From verse 22

  1. Genesis 39:4Rank 1 from verse 22
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    4And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

  2. Genesis 40:3–4Rank 2 from verse 22
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    3And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

    4And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.

  3. 1 Samuel 2:30Rank 3 from verse 22
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    30Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

  4. Genesis 39:6–7Rank 4 from verse 22
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    6And 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.

    7¶ And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.

  5. Genesis 39:9Rank 5 from verse 22
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    9There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

  6. Psalms 37:11Rank 6 from verse 22
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    11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

  7. Psalms 37:3Rank 7 from verse 22
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    3Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

From verse 23

  1. Isaiah 43:2Rank 1 from verse 23
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    2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

  2. Psalms 1:3Rank 2 from verse 23
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    3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

  3. Genesis 39:2–3Rank 3 from verse 23
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    2And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

    3And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

  4. Daniel 6:22Rank 4 from verse 23
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    22My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

  5. 1 Samuel 2:30Rank 5 from verse 23
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    30Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

  6. Genesis 49:23–24Rank 6 from verse 23
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    23The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:

    24But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)

  7. Psalms 37:3–11Rank 7 from verse 23
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    3Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

    4Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

    5Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

    6And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

    7Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

    8Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

    9For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth.

    10For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be.

    11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

  8. Genesis 40:3–4Rank 8 from verse 23
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    3And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound.

    4And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.

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Genesis 39:20

COMBINED MEANING

master

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One possessing authority, ownership, command, supervision, or superior skill: an owner, employer, household head, teacher, leader, ship commander, or lord.

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put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

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place

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Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.

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king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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bound

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1. Tied, fastened, wrapped, bandaged, joined, confined, or restrained, literally or figuratively. 2. Placed under a vow, law, duty, obligation, or determined course. 3. Directed or travelling toward a stated place. 4. A limit or boundary.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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Genesis 39:21

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

shewed

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Past-tense or past-participial form of show (to reveal, declare, display, or make known).

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mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

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gave

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1. Bestowed, delivered, or granted. 2. Caused or appointed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

favour

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Sense 1: Goodwill, approval, acceptance, kindness, mercy, support, or beneficial regard. Sense 2: Pleasing appearance or charm. Sense 3: To regard, support, prefer, or treat kindly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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sight

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1. The act or power of seeing. 2. A thing seen, view, or appearance. 3. Presence or observation.

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Genesis 39:22

COMBINED MEANING

committed

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1. Performed or did an act, offence, trespass, or sin. 2. Entrusted, delivered, or placed a person or thing in another’s charge, custody, care, or keeping, or gave it over to a place or course.

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hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

whatsoever

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Whatever, anything that, or every thing of the kind or within the condition and scope stated.

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doer

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One who performs what is required; one who observes, keeps or obeys, in practice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Genesis 39:23

COMBINED MEANING

looked

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of look, meaning to direct the eyes or attention; to behold, observe, expect, or take heed.

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COMBINED MEANING

hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

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COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

prosper

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To succeed, advance, thrive, flourish, increase, or accomplish an intended purpose.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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39:7¶ And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.

39:8But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;

39:9There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

39:10And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.

39:11And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.

39:12And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.

39:13And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

39:14That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:

39:15And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.

39:16And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.

39:17And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:

39:18And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.

39:19And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.

39:20And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.

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39:21¶ But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

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39:22And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.

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39:23The 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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