Genesis 39:7
Genesis 39:7 in Multiple Translations
and after some time his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph and said, “Sleep 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.
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 after a time, his master's wife, looking on Joseph with desire, said to him, Be my lover.
so some time later he caught the eye of his master's wife. She propositioned him, saying, “Come here! Sleep with me!”
Nowe therefore after these thinges, his masters wife cast her eyes vpon Ioseph, and saide, Lye with me.
And it cometh to pass after these things, that his lord's wife lifteth up her eyes unto Joseph, and saith, 'Lie with me;'
After these things, his master’s wife set her eyes on 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.
And after many days his mistress cast her eyes on Joseph, and said: Lie with me.
Because of that, after a while, his master’s wife started to look fondly at Joseph. So one day she said to him, “Have sex [EUP] with me!”
So after a while, Potifar’s wife started to look at Joseph a lot, and she wanted to sleep with him, like a woman sleeps with her husband. She said to Joseph, “Come and sleep with me.”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 39:7
Study Notes — Genesis 39:7
- Context
- Cross References
- Genesis 39:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 39:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 39:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 39:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 39:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 39:7
- Sermons on Genesis 39:7
Context — Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife
7and after some time his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph and said, “Sleep with me.”
8But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has entrusted everything he owns to my care. 9No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 13:11 | And when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said, “Come lie with me, my sister!” |
| 2 | Ezekiel 16:34 | So your prostitution is the opposite of that of other women: No one solicited your favors, and you paid a fee instead of receiving one; so you are the very opposite! |
| 3 | 2 Peter 2:14 | Their eyes are full of adultery; their desire for sin is never satisfied; they seduce the unstable. They are accursed children with hearts trained in greed. |
| 4 | 1 John 2:16 | For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 23:12–16 | She too lusted after the Assyrians—governors and commanders, warriors dressed in splendor, horsemen riding on steeds, all desirable young men. And I saw that she too had defiled herself; both of them had taken the same path. But Oholibah carried her prostitution even further. She saw the men portrayed on the wall, images of the Chaldeans, engraved in vermilion, wearing belts on their waists and flowing turbans on their heads; all of them looked like officers of the Babylonians in Chaldea, the land of their birth. At the sight of them, she lusted for them and sent messengers to them in Chaldea. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 16:32 | You adulterous wife! You receive strangers instead of your own husband! |
| 7 | Matthew 5:28 | But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. |
| 8 | Job 31:1 | “I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin? |
| 9 | Ezekiel 23:5–6 | Oholah prostituted herself while she was still Mine. She lusted after her lovers, the Assyrians—warriors clothed in blue, governors and commanders, all desirable young men, horsemen mounted on steeds. |
| 10 | Proverbs 2:16 | It will rescue you from the forbidden woman, from the stranger with seductive words |
Genesis 39:7 Summary
[This verse shows us that even when we are in a position of power or influence, we can still be tempted to sin, but we have the choice to say no, just like Joseph did, as seen in Genesis 39:8-9. We must be careful to guard our hearts and minds against temptation, as encouraged in Proverbs 4:23, and remember that sin may seem appealing, but it ultimately leads to harm and separation from God, as warned in Isaiah 59:2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Potiphar's wife try to seduce Joseph?
Potiphar's wife was likely attracted to Joseph's physical appearance, as stated in Genesis 39:6, and she may have also been drawn to his position of power in the household, as he was in charge of everything her husband owned, as seen in Genesis 39:5.
What can we learn from Potiphar's wife's actions?
We can learn that giving in to our desires and lusts can lead us down a path of sin, as warned in James 1:14-15, and that we must be careful to guard our hearts and minds against temptation, as encouraged in Proverbs 4:23.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Joseph's story?
This verse is a pivotal moment in Joseph's story, as it sets the stage for his refusal to sin against God, as seen in Genesis 39:9, and ultimately leads to his imprisonment and later rise to power in Egypt, as told in Genesis 41:1-57.
What does this verse teach us about the nature of sin?
This verse teaches us that sin can be appealing and tempting, but it is still sin, and that we must be careful not to give in to our desires, as warned in Romans 6:12-14, and instead choose to obey God and follow His commands, as encouraged in Psalm 119:9-11.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when faced with temptation, and what can I learn from Joseph's example in this verse?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be vulnerable to temptation, and how can I guard against it?
- How can I cultivate a strong sense of conviction and moral courage, like Joseph, to stand against sin and choose what is right?
- What role does accountability play in helping us resist temptation, and how can I surround myself with people who will encourage me to follow God?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 39:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 39:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 39:7
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 39:7
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 39:7
Sermons on Genesis 39:7
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Better Late Than Never by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of decisions and the consequences that come with them. He shares a story of a Christian brother who made a series of bad decisions |
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(Genesis) - Part 27 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Joseph from the Bible. He highlights Joseph's attitude of not dwelling on the evil done to him by his brothers and Potiphar's wi |
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Through the Bible - Genesis - Part 3 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Jacob's love for Rachel and how it inspired him to serve the Lord wholeheartedly. He shares his personal testimony of serving t |
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A Living Sacrifice Part Ii by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of complete commitment and total dedication to Jesus Christ. He mentions various examples of individuals who have shown this l |
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K-528 Tv Show Part 12 Joseph & Revelation by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. He challenges the audience to examine whether they truly ha |
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Watch Your Inner Life by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of the inner life before God, highlighting how God looks at the heart while man looks at the outward appearance. It contrasts the Old Testamen |
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Dealing With Temptation by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of King Midas and his obsession with gold. The king is visited by a stranger dressed in white who questions his satisfaction with his w |





