Bible Strands
Genesis 39:23
The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records the Egyptian warden’s administrative withdrawal after Joseph successfully manages the prison under his authority.
The words — אֵין ('ein) means "not," and the title שַׂר בֵּית סוֹהַר (sar beit sohar) literally translates as "commander of the house of the prison."
The thread — The motif of divine presence producing success runs from Genesis 39:2 through Isaiah 43:2 and Psalm 1:3.
Why it lands — The text states the warden disregarded all prison affairs because the Lord was with Joseph and directed his outcomes. The passage requires the reader to acknowledge that human competence and institutional authority operate under God’s active oversight.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
- Psalms 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.
- Genesis 39:2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master.
- Daniel 6:22 My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
- Genesis 49:23 The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility.
- 1 Samuel 2:30 Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.
- Psalms 37:3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
- Genesis 40:3 and imprisoned them in the house of the captain of the guard, the same prison where Joseph was confined.