Genesis 39:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that [were] in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer [of it].

Complete Jewish Bible:

The prison warden made Yosef supervisor of all the prisoners in the prison; so that whatever they did there, he was in charge of it.

Berean Standard Bible:

And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison.

American Standard Version:

And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the keeper^{H8269} of the prison^{{H1004}{H5470}} committed^{H5414} to Joseph's^{H3130} hand^{H3027} all the prisoners^{H615} that were in the prison^{{H1004}{H5470}}; and whatsoever they did^{H6213} there, he was the doer^{H6213} of it.

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Commentary for Genesis 39:22

Genesis 39:22 is a verse set within the narrative of Joseph's experiences in Egypt, where he has been sold into slavery by his brothers. The historical context is the ancient Near East, during a time when Egypt was a powerful and prosperous nation, and Joseph, a Hebrew, found himself there against his will. Prior to this verse, Joseph had been falsely accused of attempting to seduce his master's wife and was consequently imprisoned. Despite this setback, Joseph's integrity and managerial skills caught the attention of the prison warden.

The verse itself encapsulates a turning point in Joseph's life, reflecting themes of divine favor, administrative acumen, and trustworthiness. It illustrates that Joseph, despite his unjust imprisonment, was placed in a position of authority over all the prisoners because the warden recognized his exceptional character and abilities. The phrase "whatsoever they did there, he was the doer [of it]" suggests that Joseph was entrusted with the oversight of the prisoners' activities, indicating a level of responsibility and autonomy within the prison. This delegation of authority foreshadows Joseph's future role as a high-ranking official in Egypt and underscores the biblical motif of God's providence working through human circumstances, even in the midst of injustice and hardship.

In summary, Genesis 39:22 highlights Joseph's rise from prisoner to a trusted custodian within the prison system, showcasing his leadership qualities and the favor he found even in adverse conditions. It is a testament to the resilience of his character and a pivotal moment that sets the stage for his eventual ascendancy to a position of great power in Egypt, as narrated in the subsequent chapters of Genesis.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H8269
   There are 368 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שַׂר
   Transliteration: sar
   Pronunciation: sar
   Description: from שָׂרַר; a head person (of any rank or class); captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1004
   There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בַּיִת
   Transliteration: bayith
   Pronunciation: bah'-yith
   Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
   
3. Strong's Number: H5470
   There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סֹהַר
   Transliteration: çôhar
   Pronunciation: so'-har
   Description: from the same as סַהַר; a dungeon (as surrounded by walls); prison.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5414
   There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָתַן
   Transliteration: nâthan
   Pronunciation: naw-than'
   Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3130
   There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹסֵף
   Transliteration: Yôwçêph
   Pronunciation: yo-safe'
   Description: future of יָסַף; let him add (or perhaps simply active participle adding); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites; Joseph. Compare יְהוֹסֵף.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3027
   There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָד
   Transliteration: yâd
   Pronunciation: yawd
   Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves.
   
7. Strong's Number: H615
   There are 188 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָסִיר
   Transliteration: ʼâçîyr
   Pronunciation: aw-sere'
   Description: from אָסַר; bound, i.e. a captive; (those which are) bound, prisoner.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.