Genesis 39:11

Now one day he went into the house to do his work; and not one of the men of the house was inside.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.

In Context

10And day after day she went on requesting Joseph to come to her and be her lover, but he would not give ear to her.

12And pulling at his coat, she said, Come to my bed; but slipping out of his coat, he went running away.

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Cross References

Proverbs 9:17Drink taken without right is sweet, and food in secret is pleasing.

Malachi 3:5And I will come near to you for judging; I will quickly be a witness against the wonder-workers, against those who have been untrue in married life, against those who take false oaths; against those who keep back from the servant his payment, and who are hard on the widow and the child without a father, who do not give his rights to the man from a strange country, and have no fear of me, says the Lord of armies.

Ephesians 5:12For the things which are done by them in secret it is shame even to put into words.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 39:8-13

7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. 8 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand; 9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? 10 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph… Read the whole commentary →

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