## It came about from the time that...that Yahweh blessed ## "And when...Yahweh blessed" ## he made him manager over his house and over everything he possessed ## "Potiphar put Joseph in charge of his household and everything that belonged to him" ## The blessing of Yahweh was on everything that Potiphar had in the house and in the field ## "Yahweh blessed Potiphar's household and his crops and livestock" ## Potiphar put everything that he had under Joseph's care ## Potiphar put everything that he had under Joseph's care - "So Potiphar put Joseph in charge of everything that he had." ## He did not have to think about anything except the food that he ate ## Alternate translation: "All Potiphar had to think about was what he wanted to eat." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]]) ## Now Joseph was handsome and attractive ## The word "now" marks a new part of the story and gives background information about Joseph. Alternate translation: "Joseph was handsome and strong" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background]])