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Berean Standard Bible

“the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.”

Genesis 39:21

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Study note

Joseph has been sold into slavery in Egypt, served faithfully in Potiphar's house, and then been falsely accused by Potiphar's wife and thrown into prison. Genesis 39 repeats the phrase that the Lord was with Joseph, even at his lowest point.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.

World English Bible (WEB)

But Yahweh was with Joseph, and showed kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

King James Version (KJV)

But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But Jehovah was with Joseph, and showed kindness unto him, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the Lord was with Joseph, and was good to him, and made the keeper of the prison his friend.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas Jehová fué con José, y extendió á él su misericordia, y dióle gracia en ojos del principal de la casa de la cárcel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero el Señor estuvo con José también allí y le mostró su amor, permitiendo que se ganara la confianza del carcelero.

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