Genesis 39:6

Genesis 39:6

4 So Joseph ^afound favor in his sight, and served him. Then he made him ^boverseer of his house, and all that he had he put¹ under his authority.

5 So it was, from the time that he had made him overseer of his house and all that he had, that ^athe Lord blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the Lord was on all that he had in the house and in the field.

6 Thus he left all that he had in Joseph’s¹ hand, and he did not know what he had except for the² bread which he ate. Now Joseph ^awas handsome in form and appearance.

7 And it came to pass after these things that his master’s wife¹ cast longing eyes on Joseph, and she said, ^a“Lie with me.”

8 But he refused and said to his master’s wife, “Look, my master does not know what is with me in the house, and he has committed all that he has to my hand.

Commentaries:

John Wesley's Notes

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He knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat - The servant had all the care and trouble of the estate, the master had only the enjoyment of it; an example not to be imitated by any master, unless he could be sure that he had one like Joseph for a servant.

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