Genesis 39:20
“And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.”
Genesis 39:20 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And cast Joseph into the prison, where the king's prisoners were kept, and he was there shut up.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
- DARBYDarby
- And Joseph's lord took him and put him into the tower-house, the place where the king's prisoners were confined; and he was there in the tower-house.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were bound, and he was there in custody.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Joseph's lord taketh him, and putteth him unto the round-house, a place where the king's prisoners are bound; and he is there in the round-house.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- So Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, a place where the king's prisoners were confined. He was there in the prison.
Context: Genesis 39
18And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.
19And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.
20And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
21But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
22And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.
About Genesis 39: Joseph and Potiphar's Wife
Joseph is sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer, and becomes successful in his service. Potiphar's wife falsely accuses Joseph of attempted rape and he is imprisoned.
Commentary
Genesis chapter 39 is a pivotal chapter in the story of Joseph, the favored son of Jacob. It begins with Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers and taken to Egypt. Despite his difficult circumstances, Joseph is able to find favor in the eyes of his master, Potiphar. Potiphar puts Joseph in charge of his household and entrusts him with all of his possessions.