Genesis 39
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 39 of 50
Chapter Summary
1 Joseph advanced in Potiphar's house. 7 He resists his mistress's seduction. 13 He is falsely accused. 20 He is cast in prison. 21 God is with him there.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
Sold into Egypt; prospers as overseer of Potiphar's house, refuses his master's wife, and is imprisoned.
Is with Joseph, blesses Potiphar's house for his sake, and extends kindness to him in prison.
Joseph's mistress who tries to seduce him daily, then falsely accuses him after he flees, leaving his robe.
Egyptian eunuch and chief of Pharaoh's executioners who buys Joseph, promotes him, then imprisons him.
King of Egypt; Potiphar serves as the chief of his executioners.
Timeline
Jehovah is with Joseph, making him prosperous in Potiphar's house. Potiphar makes Joseph overseer of his household, trusting him completely. Jehovah blesses Potiphar's house for Joseph's sake. Joseph is handsome.
Genesis 39:2-6Potiphar's wife repeatedly tries to seduce Joseph. Joseph refuses, explaining his loyalty to Potiphar and his fear of sinning against God.
Genesis 39:7-10One day, when no one else is in the house, Potiphar's wife grabs Joseph by his robe. He flees, leaving his robe in her hand. She then falsely accuses him to her household and to Potiphar, claiming Joseph tried to lie with her. Potiphar's anger flares, and he puts Joseph in the prison where the king's prisoners are held.
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