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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 39:11

BSB

One day, however, Joseph went into the house to attend to his work, and not a single household servant was inside.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

Then it happened, on a certain day, that Joseph entered the house, and he was doing something, without any witnesses.

ERV

And it came to pass about this time, that he went into the house to do his work; and there was none of the men of the house there within.

NHEB

Now it happened about this time that he went into the house to do his work, and there were none of the men of the house inside.

SMT

And it will be about this day, and he will come into the house to do his work: and no man from the men of the house there in the house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 39:11

AnditcametopassaboutthistimeH3117Noun MasculinethatJosephwentH935VerbintothehouseH1004Noun MasculinetodoH6213VerbhisbusinessH4399Noun FeminineandtherewasnoneofthemenH582Noun Masculine ofH376Noun MasculinethehouseH1004Noun Masculinetherewithin

Commentary for Genesis 39:11

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

Overview of Genesis 39:11

Summary

Joseph enters house for routine work alone

Place

Potiphar's house

Event

Joseph enters empty household

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC