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The LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did. Wherever he was, god made a way for him. Because of the success God gave him, he had favour.
Isaiah 45:9-10
Joseph prospered, just as God promised Abraham. The LORD gave him success.
v5 - God prospered Potiphar because of Joseph. This is more fulfillment of God's covenant in chapter 12.
Potiphar recognized God's blessing and prosperity on Joseph like Laban did on Jacob.
v10 - Joseph's conviction and integrity are in direct contrast to Judah's dealings with Tamar one chapter earlier.
In fact, so far Genesis has described to us straight rape, attempted gay gang rape, father/daughter incest, coitus interruptus with a dead brother's wife, selling sex with your husband for mandrakes, sex with a prostitute who is also a daughter in law, and illicit sex with dad's concubine (just to name a few). This book is filled with sex, and is filled with stories of people having or taking sex whenever, however, and with whoever it is offered. This is the first incident in the entire book, and therefore the entire Bible, of someone saying no to sex, legitimate or not. This is the first incident of anyone ever suggesting that any kind of sexual relationship would be considered a sin before God. In any circumstance, Joseph would be showing a lot of character in this story. In the context if the rest of Genesis, this guy is Superman.
Unjust accusation of a righteous man - just like Jesus.
This is the second time that Joseph's clothes have been used to identify him falsely. Also, compare this to the previous chapter where Judah's things are used as evidence against him in his sexual indiscretions.
Since Potiphar does not have Joseph executed, but puts him in a nearby and cozy prison (cozy for a prison), he likely does not believe why his wife is saying. Joseph has probed he is trustworthy, but if he sides with Joseph, he will humiliate his wife and bring dishonour to his family.
In prison, the blessing of the covenant continues. Joseph is blessed in everything he does because of God.
No matter the circumstance, God's covenant continues.
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