Genesis 39:4
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 39
“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 39:4
What Does Genesis 39:4 Mean?
Genesis 39:4 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 39, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Stewardship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Genesis 39:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 24:2“And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:”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 19:19“Behold now, thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, and thou hast magnified thy mercy, which thou hast shewed unto me in saving my life; and I cannot escape to the mountain, lest some evil take me, and I die:”Genesis 39:8“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 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 41:40“Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.”1 Kings 11:19“And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.”Proverbs 27:18“Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.”Luke 19:17“And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.”Acts 20:28“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”Genesis 18:3“And said, My LORD, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:”Genesis 33:10“And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.”Genesis 39:6“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.”1 Kings 16:9“And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of his house in Tirzah.”Proverbs 16:7“When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”Proverbs 17:2“A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.”Proverbs 22:29“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”Luke 7:2“And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.”Genesis 15:2“And Abram said, LORD God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus?”Genesis 24:10“And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.”
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