Genesis 39:4

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American King James Version (AKJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Joseph found favor in his sight, and he ministered unto him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And having a high opinion of Joseph as his servant, he made him the overseer of his house and gave him control over all he had.

Webster's Revision

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.

World English Bible

Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

English Revised Version (ERV)

And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he ministered unto him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

Definitions for Genesis 39:4

Grace - Kindness; favor.

Clarke's Genesis 39:4 Bible Commentary

He made him overseer - הפקיד hiphkid, from פקד pakad, to visit, take care of, superintend; the same as επισκοπος, overseer or bishop, among the Greeks. This is the term by which the Septuagint often express the meaning of the original.