Genesis 39:8

But he refused and said to his masters wife, Beholde, my master knoweth not what he hath in the house with me, but hath committed all that he hath to mine hande.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

7Nowe therefore after these thinges, his masters wife cast her eyes vpon Ioseph, and saide, Lye with me.

9There is no man greater in this house then I: neither hath he kept any thing from me, but only thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickednes and so sinne against God?

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:10My sonne, if sinners doe intise thee, consent thou not.

Proverbs 2:16And it shall deliuer thee from the strange woman, euen from the stranger, which flattereth with her wordes.

Proverbs 6:20My sonne, keepe thy fathers commandement, and forsake not thy mothers instruction.

Proverbs 6:32But he that committeth adulterie with a woman, he is destitute of vnderstanding: he that doeth it, destroyeth his owne soule.

Proverbs 7:25Let not thine heart decline to her wayes: wander thou not in her paths.

Proverbs 18:24A man that hath friends, ought to shew him selfe friendly: for a friend is neerer then 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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