39:21 But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him kindness. 3 He granted him favor in the sight of the prison warden. 4
1 tn Heb “and he was a prosperous man.” This does not mean that Joseph became wealthy, but that he was successful in what he was doing, or making progress in his situation (see 24:21).
2 tn Heb “and he was.”
3 tn Heb “and he extended to him loyal love.”
4 tn Or “the chief jailer” (also in the following verses).