the Lord: Genesis 39:2, Genesis 21:22, Genesis 49:23-24; Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 43:2; Daniel 6:22; Romans 8:31-32, Romans 8:37; 1 Peter 3:13-14, 1 Peter 3:17, 1 Peter 4:14-16
showed him mercy: Heb. extended kindness unto him
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Genesis 39:21
Genesis 39:21
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A servant, a slave in Potiphar's house (ver. 1), and yet there greatly
honoured and favoured, 1. By the providence of God, which made him, in…Genesis 39 — OverviewGenesis 39 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeGenesis 39:1, Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family; Genesis 39:7, He resists his mistress’s temptation; Genesis 39:13, He is falsely accused by her; Genesis 39:20, He is cast into prison; Genesis…Genesis 39 — OverviewGenesis 39 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter the history returns to Joseph again, who being brought down to Egypt was sold to Potiphar, with whom he found favour, and who set him over his house, the Lord prospering everything in his hands, Ge 39:1;…Genesis 39:1-23Genesis 39:1-23 · The Pulpit CommentaryJoseph is the house of Potiphar.
I. PURCHASED AS A SLAVE.
1. A sad lot. Worse even than being kidnapped by strangers, Joseph had been first sold by his brethren; carried into Egypt, he had there been exposed for sale…Genesis 39:1-23Genesis 39:1-23 · The Pulpit CommentarySunshine and shadow.
I. THE BRIGHTENING SKY. The advancement of Joseph in the house of Potiphar.
1. To Joseph's sense it was a lightening in his bondage.
2. To Joseph's faith it was the smiling of Jehovah's face.
3.…Genesis 39:1-23Genesis 39:1-23 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe righteous man.
Again the word of the Lord tries Joseph, but not so much now as the word of prophecy, but as the word of command, the doctrine of righteousness. "The Egyptian's house is blessed for Joseph's sake."…