Early Church Fathers Scripture Index : Texts

Genesis 39:23

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Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 2, Volume 6, page 476, footnote 5 (Image)

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CCEL Footnote 5308 (In-Text, Margin)

... Phanuel,” which is, being interpreted, the face of God. Hence Moses also says, “I have seen the Lord face to face, and my life is preserved,” not by any natural quality—but by the condescension of God, Who had mercy. So then the Sun of Righteousness rises upon us when God makes His face to shine upon us and gives us strength. Joseph in Egypt was shut up in prison, and we next hear that the keeper of the prison, believing in his fidelity, committed everything to his hand. And the reason is given:[Genesis 39:23] “Because the Lord was with him: and whatsoever he did, the Lord made it to prosper.” Wherefore, also, dreams were suggested to Pharaoh’s attendants, and Pharaoh had one which none could interpret, that so Joseph might be released, and his father and ...