YHWH was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man. He was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
Acts 7:9 - Y'all Version Bible “The patriarchs burned with jealousy against Joseph, and they sold him into Egypt. But God was with him Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And the patriarchs [Jacob's sons], boiling with envy and hatred and anger, sold Joseph into slavery in Egypt; but God was with him, [Gen. 37:11, 28; 45:4.] American Standard Version (1901) And the patriarchs, moved with jealousy against Joseph, sold him into Egypt: and God was with him, Common English Bible “Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him into slavery in Egypt. God was with him, however, Catholic Public Domain Version And the Patriarchs, being jealous, sold Joseph into Egypt. But God was with him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And the patriarchs, through envy, sold Joseph into Egypt; and God was with him, |
YHWH was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man. He was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
From the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, YHWH blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake. YHWH’s blessing was on all that he had, in the house and in the field.
Joseph said to his brothers, “Please y’all, come close to me.” Then they came near. He said, “I am Joseph, y’all’s brother, whom y’all sold into Egypt.
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you.
But now you be strong, Zerubbabel,’ says YHWH. ‘Be strong, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all people of the land,’ says YHWH. ‘Y’all must work, for I am with y’all,’ says YHWH Almighty.
Love is patient. Love is kind and not envious. Love doesn’t brag, and it isn’t arrogant.