But throughout all those years of distress and affliction, Jehovah God manifested his loving - kindness toward Joseph by protecting him from utter calamity and by preserving him for a privileged role in the divine purpose.
(‏ تكوين ٤١ :‏ ​ ٣٧ -‏ ٥٥‏ )‏ لقد ابتدأت معاناة يوسف عندما كان بعمر ١٧ سنة ودامت اكثر من ١٢ سنة !‏