Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Everything that he owned, he entrusted into Joseph's care. He never concerned himself about anything, except for the food he ate.
New American Standard Bible
So he left everything he owned in Joseph’s
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
He left all that he owned under Joseph’s authority;
Now Joseph was well-built and handsome.
A Conservative Version
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand, and he knew nothing [that was] with him, save the bread which he ate. And Joseph was comely, and well-favored.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s charge; and with Joseph there he did not [need to]
Now Joseph was handsome and attractive in form and appearance.
Bible in Basic English
And he gave Joseph control of all his property, keeping no account of anything, but only the food which was put before him. Now Joseph was very beautiful in form and face.
Darby Translation
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand, and took cognizance of nothing with him, save the bread that he ate. And Joseph was of a beautiful form and of a beautiful countenance.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will let go all which is to him into the hand of Joseph; and he will not, know anything except the bread which he is eating: and Joseph will be fair of form, and fair of look.
King James 2000
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not anything he had, except the food which he did eat. And Joseph was a handsome person, and well favored.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he left all that he had in the hand of Joseph, and {he did not worry about anything} except the food that he ate. Now Joseph was {well built and handsome}.
Modern King James verseion
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand. And he did not know anything that he had, except the bread which he ate. And Joseph was beautiful in form and beautiful in appearance.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And therefore he left all that he had in Joseph's hand, and looked upon nothing that was with him, save only on the bread which he ate. And Joseph was a goodly person and a well favored.
NET Bible
So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph's care; he gave no thought to anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well built and good-looking.
New Heart English Bible
He left all that he had in Joseph's hand. He did not concern himself with anything, except for the food which he ate. Joseph was well-built and handsome.
The Emphasized Bible
so that he left all that he had in the hand of Joseph, and took note with him of nothing, save only the bread which, he himself, was eating. And so it was that Joseph was comely in form and comely in countenance.
Webster
And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; and he knew not aught he had, save the bread which he ate; and Joseph was a goodly person, and well favored.
World English Bible
He left all that he had in Joseph's hand. He didn't concern himself with anything, except for the food which he ate. Joseph was well-built and handsome.
Youngs Literal Translation
and he leaveth all that he hath in the hand of Joseph, and he hath not known anything that he hath, except the bread which he is eating. And Joseph is of a fair form, and of a fair appearance.
Themes
Beauty » Instances of » Joseph
Bread » Often put for the whole sustenance of man
Business » Fidelity in » Of joseph
Business life » Fidelity » Of joseph
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Egypt » History of israel in » Potiphar blessed for joseph's sake
Faithfulness » Of men » Of joseph
Fidelity » In business » Of joseph
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Joseph » Son of jacob » Personal appearance of
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Topics
Interlinear
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References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 39:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph In Potiphar's House
5 From the time he appointed Joseph to be overseer over his entire household and everything that he owned, the LORD blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The LORD's blessing rested on Joseph, whether in Potiphar's household or in Potiphar's fields. 6 Everything that he owned, he entrusted into Joseph's care. He never concerned himself about anything, except for the food he ate. 7 Now Joseph was well built and good looking. That's why, sometime later, Joseph's master's wife looked straight at Joseph and propositioned him: "Come on! Let's have a little sex!"
Cross References
1 Samuel 16:12
So he sent and brought him. He had a dark, healthy complexion, with beautiful eyes, and he was handsome. The LORD said, "Get up and anoint him, for this is the one."
Genesis 29:17
Leah looked rather plain, but Rachel was lovely in form and appearance.
Genesis 12:14-15
As Abram was entering Egypt, the Egyptians noticed how beautiful Sarai was.
Genesis 39:4
That's how Joseph pleased Potiphar as he served him. Eventually, Potiphar appointed Joseph as overseer of his entire household. Moreover, he entrusted everything that he owned into his care.
Genesis 39:8
But he refused, telling his master's wife, "Look! My master doesn't have to worry about anything in the house with me in charge, and he has entrusted everything into my care.
Genesis 39:23
The prison warden did not have to worry about anything under Joseph's care, because the LORD was with him. That's why Joseph prospered in everything he did.
Genesis 43:32
Joseph's staff served him by himself, his brothers separately, and the Egyptian staff members by themselves, because the Egyptians wouldn't take their meal with the Hebrews, since doing so was detestable for the Egyptians.
1 Samuel 17:42
When the Philistine looked and saw David, he had contempt for him, because he was only a young man. David had a dark, healthy complexion and was handsome.
Proverbs 31:11
Her husband has full confidence in her; as a result, he lacks nothing of value.
Luke 16:10
Whoever is faithful with very little is also faithful with a lot, and whoever is dishonest with very little is also dishonest with a lot.
Luke 19:17
The king told him, "Well done, good servant! Because you have been trustworthy in a very small thing, take charge of ten cities.'
Acts 7:20
"At this time Moses was born. He was beautiful in the sight of God, and for three months he was cared for in his father's house.