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.”

"And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me." - Genesis 39:7
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What does Genesis 39:7 mean?

Genesis 39:7 (KJV) states, "And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me." This verse comes from the story of Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and…

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The Test of Integrity: Lessons from Joseph's Temptation

Genesis 39:7 states, "And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me." This moment encapsulates a critical juncture in the life of Joseph, a figure whose life was filled with significant trials, triumphs, and…

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A Prayer for Strength and Integrity in Temptation

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, recognizing Your sovereignty and goodness in our lives. Lord, we turn our thoughts to the story of Joseph, a faithful servant who faced temptation head-on, as recorded in Genesis 39:7, "And it came to pass after these…

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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."
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John 7:37-39
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."
1 Chronicles 7:39 - "And the sons of Ulla; Arah, and Haniel, and Rezia."
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."
Psalms 39:7 - "And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee."
Nehemiah 7:39 - "¶ The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three."
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."
Job 39:7 - "He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth he the crying of the driver."
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."
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,"
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."
Numbers 7:39 - "One young bullock, one ram, one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering:"
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."
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:"
Jeremiah 39:7 - "Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon."
Genesis 39:23 - "The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper."
Genesis 27:39 - "And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;"
Exodus 39:7 - "And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, that they should be stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses."
Genesis 39:12 - "And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out."