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Genesis 39:6

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And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was [a] goodly [person], and well favoured.

And he left {H5800} all that he had in Joseph's {H3130} hand {H3027}; and he knew {H3045} not ought {H3972} he had, save {H518} the bread {H3899} which he did eat {H398}. And Joseph {H3130} was a goodly {H8389} person, and well {H3303} favoured {H4758}.

So he left all his possessions in Yosef's care; and because he had him, he paid no attention to his affairs, except for the food he ate. Now Yosef was well-built and handsome as well.

So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome,

And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not aught that was with him, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was comely, and well-favored.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Samuel 16:12 (5 votes)

    And he sent, and brought him in. Now he [was] ruddy, [and] withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this [is] he.

  • Genesis 29:17 (5 votes)

    Leah [was] tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.

  • Proverbs 31:11 (5 votes)

    The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

  • Luke 19:17 (4 votes)

    And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.

  • Genesis 39:8 (3 votes)

    But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what [is] with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;

  • Genesis 43:32 (3 votes)

    And they set on for him by himself, and for them by themselves, and for the Egyptians, which did eat with him, by themselves: because the Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews; for that [is] an abomination unto the Egyptians.

  • Genesis 12:14 (3 votes)

    ¶ And it came to pass, that, when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians beheld the woman that she [was] very fair.