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Yahweh was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man. He was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
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God's Presence is Prosperity
All three commentators emphasize that Joseph's success was not due to his own skill but was a direct result of God's presence. John Gill specifies this presence included divine favor, protection, and communion. The verse establishes that true prosperity, in any circumstance, flows from being 'with' the Lord.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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