Genesis 39:22
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.
Genesis 39:22 in other translations
| BSB | And the warden put all the prisoners under Joseph’s care, so that he was responsible for all that was done in the prison. |
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| WEB | The keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever they did there, he was responsible for it. |
| ASV | 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. |
| YLT | and the chief of the round-house giveth into the hand of Joseph all the prisoners who are in the round-house, and of all that they are doing there, he hath been doer; |
| DARBY | And the chief of the tower-house committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the tower-house; and whatever they had to do there he did. |
| BBE | And the keeper of the prison put all the prisoners under Joseph's control, and he was responsible for whatever was done there. |
| Webster | And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatever they did there, was done by him. |
What does Genesis 39:22 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 39:21-23
21-23. The Lord ... gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison, &c.--It is highly probable, from the situation of this prison (Ge 40:3), that the keeper might have been previously acquainted with Joseph and have had access to know his innocence of the crime laid to his charge, as well as with all the high integrity of his character. That may partly account for his showing so much kindness and…
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Genesis 39:19-23
Joseph's master believed the accusation. Potiphar, it is likely, chose that prison, because it was the worst; but God designed to open the way to Joseph's honour. Joseph was owned and righted by his God. He was away from all his friends and relations; he had none to help or comfort him; but the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy. Those that have a good conscience in a prison, have a good God there. God gave…
Genesis 39:22 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Genesis 39:22
- Genesis 40:3-4
And he put them in ward in the house of the captain of the guard, into the prison, the place where Joseph was bound. And the captain of the guard charged Joseph with them, and he served them: and they continued a season in ward.
- Genesis 39:4
And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.
- Genesis 39:9
There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
- 1 Samuel 2:30
Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
- Genesis 39:6-7
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 it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.
- Psalms 37:3
Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
- Psalms 37:11
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
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Context
- Genesis 39:21
But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
- Genesis 39:22
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.
- Genesis 39:23
The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the Lord was with him, and that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper.
Genesis 39:22 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y el principal de la casa de la cárcel entregó en mano de José todos los presos que había en aquella prisión; todo lo que hacían allí, él lo hacía. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et le chef de la tour mit en la main de Joseph tous les prisonniers qui étaient dans la tour, et tout ce qui se faisait là, c’est lui qui le faisait; |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und der Oberste der Feste übergab alle Gefangenen, die in der Feste waren, der Hand Josephs; und alles was daselbst zu tun war, das tat er. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Qui tradidit in manu illius universos vinctos qui in custodia tenebantur: et quidquid fiebat, sub ipso erat. |