Genesis 39:21 bbe — But the Lord was with Joseph, and was good to him, and made the keeper of the prison his friend.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Genesis 39:21, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 39:21 in Other Translations

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Genesis 39 — Context

18

And when I gave a loud cry he went running out without his coat.

19

And hearing his wife's account of what his servant had done, he became very angry.

20

And Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, in the place where the king's prisoners were kept in chains, and he was there in the prison-house.

21

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

22

And the keeper of the prison put all the prisoners under Joseph's control, and he was responsible for whatever was done there.

23

And the keeper of the prison gave no attention to anything which was under his care, because the Lord was with him; and the Lord made everything he did go well.

Genesis 39:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 39:21 say?
Genesis 39:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the Lord was with Joseph, and was good to him, and made the keeper of the prison his friend.”
Where is Genesis 39:21 in the Bible?
Genesis 39:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 39, verse 21.
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 39:21.
What translation should I read Genesis 39:21 in?
Genesis 39:21 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 39:21?
Genesis 39:21 reads (BBE): “But the Lord was with Joseph, and was good to him, and made the keeper of the prison his friend.” 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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