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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 39:10

BSB

Although Potiphar's wife spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her or even be near her.

AKJV

And it came to pass, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he listened not to her, to lie by her, or to be with her.

CPDV

With such words as these, throughout each day, the woman was pestering the young man, and he was refusing the adultery.

ERV

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.

NHEB

And although she spoke to Joseph day after day, he did not listen to her to sleep with her or to be with her.

SMT

And it will be in her speaking to Joseph day by day, and he listened not to her to he by her, to be with her.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 39:10

AnditcametopassasshespakeH1696VerbtoJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine dayH3117Noun MasculinebydayH3117Noun MasculinethathehearkenedH8085notuntohertolieH7901VerbbyherH681Noun Masculineortobewithher

Commentary for Genesis 39:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 39:10

Summary

Servant consistently rejects persistent seduction attempts

Place

Egypt

Event

Joseph repeatedly refuses Potiphar's wife

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC