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Genesis

Starts with the creation of the world and tells stories of the first people and big floods. It also talks about Abraham's family and their journeys.

Chapter 39

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1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.
*Joseph went to Egypt, where Potiphar, a high official under Pharaoh and leader of the guards, bought him from the Ishmeelites who had taken him there.
2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
*And God was with Joseph, making him successful. He lived with his owner, an Egyptian.
3 And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.
*His master noticed that God was with him, and that God made everything he did successful and thrive in his hands.
4 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.
*Joseph was favored by his master, so he served him well. He was given control of the master's home and possessions.
5 And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.
*After Joseph became the manager of his boss's household and possessions, God blessed the boss's entire estate because of Joseph. This blessing from God was present in everything the boss had in both his home and fields.
6 And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.
*He gave everything to Joseph to manage and didn't know what he owned, except for the food he ate. Joseph was a good person and looked upon favorably.
7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.
*Afterward, his master's wife looked at Joseph and told him to sleep with her.
8 But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;
*But he said no, and told his boss's wife, "My boss doesn't know what's going on with me at home. He trusts me completely and has given me full control of everything he owns."
9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
*In this household, I am the most important. Nothing is hidden from me except for you, because you are the master's wife. So, how could I possibly commit such a terrible wrongdoing and sin against God?
10 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.
*As she talked to Joseph each day, he didn't listen to her requests to sleep with her or be close to her.
11 And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
*At around the same time, Joseph went inside to take care of something. Nobody from the house was there at that moment.
12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.
*She grabbed his clothing, asking him to stay with her. He left his clothes with her and quickly escaped, leaving the area.
13 And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,
*Then, when she realized he left his clothes with her and ran away,
14 That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:
*She summoned the people in her home and said, "He has brought in a Hebrew to make fun of us. He tried to sleep with me, but I shouted very loudly."
15 And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.
*When he heard me yelling, he gave me his clothes and ran away, disappearing from sight.
16 And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.
*She kept his clothes nearby until her master returned home.
17 And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:
*She said to him, "The Hebrew servant you brought to us came into my room to make fun of me."
18 And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.
*Then, when I raised my voice and called out, he left his clothing and went away quickly.
19 And 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.
*When his master heard his wife's words about what his servant did to her, he became very angry.
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.
*Joseph's owner placed him in jail, where the king's captured prisoners were kept; this is where Joseph stayed in prison.
21 But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
*But God was with Joseph, showing him kindness, and giving him favor with the person in charge of the jail.
22 And 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.
*The jailer put all prisoners under Joseph's control, and whatever actions happened in the jail, Joseph was the one doing them.
23 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.
*The prison guard didn't need to watch closely what was under his control, because the Lord was by his side. Whatever he did, the Lord made it successful.
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