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Genesis 39:3

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And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
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  1. Psalms 1:3Rank 1 from verse 3
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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.

  2. 1 Samuel 18:14Rank 2 from verse 3
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    14And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.

  3. 2 Chronicles 26:5Rank 3 from verse 3
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    5And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper.

  4. Genesis 30:27Rank 4 from verse 3
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    27And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the Lord hath blessed me for thy sake.

  5. Matthew 5:16Rank 5 from verse 3
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    16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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Genesis 39:3

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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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

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prosper

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

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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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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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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.

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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.

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