Genesis 39:2 nasb — The LORD was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. And he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian.

NASB

"The LORD was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. And he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian."

— Genesis 39:2, NASB

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Genesis 39 — Context

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Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an Egyptian officer of Pharaoh, the captain of the bodyguard, bought him from the Ishmaelites, who had taken him down there.

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The LORD was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. And he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian.

3

Now his master saw that the LORD was with him and how the LORD caused all that he did to prosper in his hand.

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So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal servant; and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he owned he put in his charge.

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It came about that from the time he made him overseer in his house and over all that he owned, the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house on account of Joseph; thus the LORD'S blessing was upon all that he owned, in the house and in the field.

Genesis 39:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 39:2 say?
Genesis 39:2 in the NASB reads: “The LORD was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. And he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian.”
Where is Genesis 39:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 39:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 39, verse 2.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 39:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 39:2 in?
Genesis 39:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 39:2?
Genesis 39:2 reads (NASB): “The LORD was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. And he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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