Genesis 39:8

But he turned her down, telling his master's wife, “Look, my master trusts me so much he doesn't even bother to find out how his household is running. He's put me in charge of everything he owns—

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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

7so some time later he caught the eye of his master's wife. She propositioned him, saying, “Come here! Sleep with me!”

9no one in this house has more authority than me! He hasn't held back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such an evil thing as this, and sin against God?”

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:10My son, if evil people try to tempt you, don't give into them.

Proverbs 2:16Doing this will also save you from a woman who acts immorally, from a woman who like a prostitute tries to seduce you with flattering words.

Proverbs 6:20My son, pay attention to your father's instruction, and don't reject your mother's teaching.

Proverbs 6:32Any man who commits adultery with a woman has no sense; he who does so destroys himself.

Proverbs 7:25Don't even think about following her. Don't stray down her road.

Proverbs 18:24Some friends give up on you, but there's a friend who stays closer to you than a brother.

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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