Genesis 39:11

It came about one day that he went into the house to do his work. None of the men of the house were there in the house.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

10She spoke to Joseph day after day, but he refused to sleep with her or to be with her.

12She caught him by his clothes and said, “Sleep with me.” He left his clothing in her hand, fled, and went outside.

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Cross References

Proverbs 9:17“Stolen waters are sweet, 1 and bread of secrecy is delicious.” 1

Malachi 3:5“Then I will approach you for judgment. I will quickly become a witness against the sorcerers, the adulterers, the false witnesses, and against those who oppress the hired worker in his wages, those who oppress the widow and the fatherless, against those who turn away the foreigner, and against those who do not honor me,” says Yahweh of hosts.

Ephesians 5:12For it is shameful even to mention the things they do 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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