Genesis 39:6
Neither did he know anything other than the bread that he ate. Now Joseph was beautiful in form, and stately in appearance.
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7And so, after many days, his mistress cast her eyes on Joseph, and she said, “Sleep with me.”
Cross References
Genesis 12:14And so, when Abram had arrived in Egypt, the Egyptians saw that the woman was exceedingly beautiful.
Genesis 39:4And Joseph found favor in the sight of his lord, and he ministered to him. And, having been placed in charge of everything by him, he governed the house that was entrusted to him and all the things that had been delivered to him.
Genesis 39:23Neither did he himself know anything, having entrusted all things to him. For the Lord was with him, and he directed everything that he did.
1 Samuel 16:12Therefore, he sent and brought him. Now he was ruddy, and beautiful to behold, and with a stately face. And the Lord said, “Rise up, anoint him! For it is he.”
Proverbs 31:11The heart of her husband confides in her, and he will not be deprived of spoils.
Luke 19:17And he said to him: ‘Well done, good servant. Since you have been faithful in a small matter, you will hold authority over ten cities.’
Matthew Henry on Genesis 39:2-7
The History of Joseph. ( b. c. 1721.) 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. 3 And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. 4 And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he… Read the whole commentary →