Genesis 39:11

Then it happened, on a certain day, that Joseph entered the house, and he was doing something, without any witnesses.

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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

10With such words as these, throughout each day, the woman was pestering the young man, and he was refusing the adultery.

12And she, grasping the hem of his garment, said, “Sleep with me.” But he, leaving behind the cloak in her hand, fled and went outside.

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Cross References

Proverbs 9:17“Stolen waters are more soothing, and secret bread is more pleasant.”

Malachi 3:5And I will approach you in judgment, and I will be a swift witness against evil-doers, and adulterers, and perjurers, and those who cheat the hired hand in his wages, the widows and the orphans, and who oppress the traveler, and who have not feared me, says the Lord of hosts.

Ephesians 5:12For the things that are done by them in secret are shameful, even to mention.

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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