Genesis 39:5
Good News Translation
From then on, because of Joseph the LORD blessed the household of the Egyptian and everything that he had in his house and in his fields.

New Revised Standard Version
From the time that he made him overseer in his house and over all that he had, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had, in house and field.

Contemporary English Version
Because of Joseph, the LORD began to bless Potiphar's family and fields.

New American Bible
From the moment that he put him in charge of his household and all his possessions, the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; the LORD’s blessing was on everything he owned, both inside the house and out.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord blessed the house of the Egyptian for Joseph's sake, and multiplied all his substance, both at home and in the fields.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

And the Lord blessed the house of the Egyptian for Joseph's sake, and multiplied all his substance, both at home and in the fields.

for Joseph's.

Genesis 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and magnify thy name, and thou shalt be blessed.

Genesis 19:29 Now when God destroyed the cities of that country, remembering Abraham, he delivered Lot out of the destruction of the cities wherein he had dwelt.

Genesis 30:27 Laban said to him: Let me find favour in thy sight: I have learned, by experience, that God hath blessed me for thy sake.

Deuteronomy 28:3-6 Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed in the field. . . .

2 Samuel 6:11,12 And the ark of the Lord abode in the house of Obededom the Gethite three months: and the Lord blessed Obededom, and all his household. . . .

Psalm 21:6 For thou shalt give him to be a blessing for ever and ever: thou shalt make him joyful in gladness with thy countenance.

Psalm 72:17 Let his name be blessed for evermore: his name continueth before the sun. And in him shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed: all nations shall magnify him.

Acts 27:24 Saying: Fear not, Paul, thou must be brought before Caesar; and behold, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.

Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with spiritual blessings in heavenly places, in Christ:

Context
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife
4And Joseph found favour in the sight of his master, and ministered to him: and being set over all by him, he governed the house committed to him, and all things that were delivered to him: 5And the Lord blessed the house of the Egyptian for Joseph's sake, and multiplied all his substance, both at home and in the fields.6Neither knew he any other thing, but the bread which he ate. And Joseph was of a beautiful countenance, and comely to behold.…
Cross References
Genesis 30:27
Laban said to him: Let me find favour in thy sight: I have learned, by experience, that God hath blessed me for thy sake.

Deuteronomy 28:3
Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed in the field.

Deuteronomy 28:4
Blessed shall be the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the droves of thy herds, and the folds of thy sheep.

2 Samuel 6:11
And the ark of the Lord abode in the house of Obededom the Gethite three months: and the Lord blessed Obededom, and all his household.

Genesis 39:4
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