Genesis 39:11

“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.”

"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." - Genesis 39:11
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What does Genesis 39:11 mean?

Genesis 39:11 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "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." This verse is situated within the larger narrative of the Old Testament book…

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Joseph's Temptation: Standing Firm in the Face of Adversity

The story of Joseph is one of resilience and divine providence, a narrative woven with themes of betrayal, temptation, and steadfast faithfulness. Genesis 39:11 opens with a seemingly ordinary statement: "And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do…

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A Prayer for Divine Integrity in Temptation

Heavenly Father, I humbly come before You in earnest prayer, seeking Your divine guidance and strength. My heart overflows with gratitude for the life and example of Joseph, a man of integrity who faced great trials but remained steadfast in his faith and commitment to You. I am…

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Exodus 39:11 - "And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond."
1 Kings 11:39 - "And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever."
Genesis 24:39 - "And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me."
Genesis 39:2 - "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."
Genesis 30:39 - "And the flocks conceived before the rods, and brought forth cattle ringstraked, speckled, and spotted."
Genesis 39:21 - "¶ But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison."
Genesis 39:16 - "And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home."
1 Chronicles 11:39 - "Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,"
Hebrews 11:39 - "And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:"
Genesis 39:3 - "And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand."
Genesis 39:22 - "And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it."
Genesis 39:10 - "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her."
Genesis 39:13 - "And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,"
"And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond." - Exodus 39:11
Genesis 39:18 - "And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out."
Genesis 39:20 - "And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison."
Jeremiah 39:11 - "¶ Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard, saying,"
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Genesis 41:39 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:"
Genesis 39:7 - "¶ And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me."
Ezekiel 39:11 Valley of Hamongog east of the dead sea in Israel
Job 39:11 - "Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? or wilt thou leave thy labour to him?"
"And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever." - 1 Kings 11:39