Genesis 39:11

and it comes to pass about this day, that he goes into the house to do his work, and there is none of the men of the house there in the house,

Literal Standard Version

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 it comes to pass at her speaking to Joseph day [by] day, that he has not listened to her, to lie near her, to be with her;

12and she catches him by his garment, saying, “Lie with me”; and he leaves his garment in her hand, and flees, and goes outside.

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Cross References

Proverbs 9:17“Stolen waters are sweet, || And hidden bread is pleasant.”

Malachi 3:5And I have drawn near to you for judgment, || And I have been a witness, || Making haste against sorcerers, and against adulterers, || And against swearers to a falsehood, || And against oppressors of the hire of a hired worker, || Of a widow, and of a fatherless one, || And those turning aside a sojourner, || And who do not fear Me,” said YHWH of Hosts.

Ephesians 5:12for it is a shame even to speak of the things done by them in secret,

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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