Genesis 39:11

One day, however, when he went into the house to do his work and when none of the men of the household were at home,

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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

10Day after day she tempted Joseph, but he did not listen to her nor accept her advances.

12she caught hold of his garment and tried to seduce him; but he left his garment in her hand and fled out of the house.

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Cross References

Malachi 3:5“I will come to you in judgment. I will be quick to testify against the sorcerers, adulterers, perjurers, those who cheat workers, or widows, or orphans, deny justice to immigrants, and do not fear me,” says the Lord of hosts.

Ephesians 5:12It is degrading even to speak of the things continually 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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