Genesis 39:8

But he would not; but said to his master's wife, If because of me my master knows nothing in his house, and has given into my hands all things that belong to him:

Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

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;

In Context

7And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph, and said, Lie with me.

9and in this house there is nothing above me, nor has anything been kept back from me, but thou, because thou art his wife—how then shall I do this wicked thing, and sin against God?

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:10My son, let not ungodly men lead thee astray, neither consent thou to them.

Proverbs 2:16to remove thee far from the straight way, and to estrange thee from a righteous purpose. My son, let not evil counsel overtake thee,

Proverbs 6:20My son, keep the laws of thy father, and reject not the ordinances of thy mother:

Proverbs 6:32But the adulterer through want of sense procures destruction to his soul.

Proverbs 7:25Let not thine heart turn aside to her ways: + 7:25 Alex. + 'and stray not in her paths.'

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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