Genesis 39:4

"His master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did prosper in his hand."

Key Reflection

In Genesis 39:4, Joseph’s master, Potiphar, observes that the Lord is with Joseph and that whatever Joseph does prospereth. For the ancient Israelite audience, this would signify divine favor and protection. The phrase underscores that Joseph's success and fortune are directly attributed to God’s intervention, establishing him as a figure of divine blessing in their eyes and setting the stage for his eventual rise to prominence despite his initial misfortunes.

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