Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “Come to bed with me!” New Living Translation and Potiphar’s wife soon began to look at him lustfully. “Come and sleep with me,” she demanded. English Standard Version And after a time his master’s wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, “Lie with me.” Berean Standard Bible and after some time his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph and said, “Sleep with me.” Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass after these things that the wife of his lord lifted up her eyes to Joseph, and she said, “Lie with me.” King James Bible And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. New King James Version And it came to pass after these things that his master’s wife cast longing eyes on Joseph, and she said, “Lie with me.” New American Standard Bible And it came about after these events that his master’s wife had her eyes on Joseph, and she said, “Sleep with me.” NASB 1995 It came about after these events that his master’s wife looked with desire at Joseph, and she said, “Lie with me.” NASB 1977 And it came about after these events that his master’s wife looked with desire at Joseph, and she said, “Lie with me.” Legacy Standard Bible And it happened after these events that his master’s wife set her eyes on Joseph and said, “Lie with me.” Amplified Bible Then after a time his master’s wife looked at Joseph with desire, and she said, “Lie with me.” Berean Annotated Bible and after some time his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph (YHWH has added) and said, “Sleep with me. Christian Standard Bible After some time his master’s wife looked longingly at Joseph and said, “Sleep with me.” Holman Christian Standard Bible After some time his master’s wife looked longingly at Joseph and said, “Sleep with me.” American Standard Version And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. Contemporary English Version and Potiphar's wife soon noticed him. She asked him to make love to her, English Revised Version And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. GOD'S WORD® Translation After a while his master's wife began to desire Joseph, so she said, "Come to bed with me." Good News Translation and after a while his master's wife began to desire Joseph and asked him to go to bed with her. International Standard Version That's why, sometime later, Joseph's master's wife looked straight at Joseph and propositioned him: "Come on! Let's have a little sex!" NET Bible Soon after these things, his master's wife took notice of Joseph and said, "Have sex with me." New Heart English Bible And it came to pass after these things that his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and she said, "Sleep with me." Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph: and she said, Lie with me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand after some time his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph and said, “Sleep with me.” World English Bible After these things, his master’s wife set her eyes on Joseph; and she said, “Lie with me.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass after these things, that his lord’s wife lifts up her eyes to Joseph and says, “Lie with me”; Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass after these things that the wife of his lord lifted up her eyes to Joseph, and she said, “Lie with me.” Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass after these things, that his lord's wife lifteth up her eyes unto Joseph, and saith, 'Lie with me;' Smith's Literal Translation And it will be after these words, and his lord's wife will lift up her eyes to Joseph, and she will say, Lie with me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bibleh And after many days his mistress 'cast her eyes on Joseph, and said: Lie with me. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, after many days, his mistress cast her eyes on Joseph, and she said, “Sleep with me.” New American Bible After a time, his master’s wife looked at him with longing and said, “Lie with me.” New Revised Standard Version And after a time his master’s wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, “Lie with me.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass after these things that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said to him, Lie with me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was after these matters, the wife of his lord set her eyes on Yoseph and she said to him, “Lie with me.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said: 'Lie with me.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph, and said, Lie with me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph and Potiphar's Wife…6So Potiphar left all that he owned in Joseph’s care; he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, 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.… Cross References after some time Joshua 23:1 A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years, 2 Samuel 13:1 After some time, David’s son Amnon fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of David’s son Absalom. Esther 2:1 Some time later, when the anger of King Xerxes had subsided, he remembered Vashti and what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. his master’s wife Proverbs 6:29 So is he who sleeps with another man’s wife; no one who touches her will go unpunished. Deuteronomy 22:22 If a man is found lying with another man’s wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel. Leviticus 20:10 If a man commits adultery with another man’s wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death. cast her eyes upon Joseph 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. Proverbs 6:25 Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes. Job 31:1 “I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin? and said, “Sleep with me.” 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!” Proverbs 7:18-19 Come, let us take our fill of love till morning. Let us delight in loving caresses! / For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey. 1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. 2 Samuel 11:2-4 One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. / So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” / Then David sent messengers to get her, and when she came to him, he slept with her. (Now she had just purified herself from her uncleanness.) Then she returned home. Exodus 20:14 You shall not commit adultery. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. A. Genesis 6:2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. Job 31:1 I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid? Psalm 119:37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. Lie. 2 Samuel 13:11 And when she had brought them unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister. Proverbs 2:16 To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words; Proverbs 5:9 Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel: Jump to Previous Bed Cast Desire Events Eyes Joseph Lie Lifteth Master's Notice Time WifeJump to Next Bed Cast Desire Events Eyes Joseph Lie Lifteth Master's Notice Time WifeGenesis 39 1. Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.7. He resists temptation by Potiphar's Wife. 13. He is falsely accused by her. 20. He is cast into prison. 21. God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison. and after some time This phrase indicates a passage of time since Joseph's arrival in Egypt and his rise to a position of trust in Potiphar's household. It suggests a period during which Joseph proved his reliability and integrity. The passage of time is often significant in biblical narratives, marking periods of testing or preparation, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like Moses and David. his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph and said, “Sleep with me.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephA Hebrew man who was sold into slavery by his brothers and became a servant in the house of Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh. Known for his integrity and faithfulness to God. 2. Potiphar's Wife The unnamed wife of Potiphar, who attempts to seduce Joseph, leading to a significant test of his character and faith. 3. Potiphar An Egyptian officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, who purchased Joseph as a slave. His household is blessed because of Joseph's presence. 4. Egypt The land where Joseph is taken as a slave, representing a place of both trial and divine providence in Joseph's life. 5. Temptation Event The specific incident where Potiphar's wife attempts to seduce Joseph, testing his loyalty to God and his master. Teaching Points Integrity in TemptationJoseph's refusal to sin against God and his master demonstrates the importance of maintaining integrity, even when faced with persistent temptation. The Consequences of Sin Potiphar's wife's actions remind us of the destructive nature of sin and the impact it can have on others. God's Presence in Trials Despite the difficult circumstances, Joseph's account shows that God is with us, providing strength and guidance through trials. Fleeing from Sin Joseph's decision to physically remove himself from the situation is a practical example of how to deal with temptation. Faithfulness Rewarded Although Joseph faced unjust consequences, his faithfulness ultimately led to God's greater plan for his life, encouraging us to trust in God's timing and purpose. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 39:7?2. How can we resist temptation like Joseph in Genesis 39:7? 3. What does Joseph's response teach about maintaining integrity in difficult situations? 4. How does Genesis 39:7 connect with 1 Corinthians 10:13 on temptation? 5. What practical steps can we take to avoid compromising situations? 6. How does Joseph's example inspire us to uphold God's standards today? 7. Why did Potiphar's wife desire Joseph in Genesis 39:7? 8. How does Genesis 39:7 address the theme of temptation? 9. What does Genesis 39:7 reveal about Joseph's character? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 39? 11. In Genesis 39:7–10, does the portrayal of Potiphar’s wife align with known cultural norms for elite Egyptian women of the time? 12. How should Christians handle false accusations of infidelity? 13. Why was Joseph imprisoned in Egypt? 14. How did Joseph respond to Potiphar's wife's advances? What Does Genesis 39:7 Mean After some time• This phrase shows that Joseph had proven himself faithful over a notable period in Potiphar’s house (Genesis 39:2-6). Faithfulness over time often precedes significant testing (Luke 16:10; 1 Corinthians 10:12). • Temptation does not always strike at the outset; it can arise when routines feel safe and predictable (1 Peter 5:8). Joseph’s daily obedience prepared him for this sudden moral crisis (Galatians 6:9). His master’s wife • Potiphar’s wife carried social clout and authority. Her position multiplied the danger: rejecting her could cost Joseph everything (Proverbs 29:25). • The proposal involved adultery, condemned even before the Law was given (see God’s design in Genesis 2:24 and later clarity in Exodus 20:14). • Scripture repeatedly warns about the allure and destruction tied to an adulterous spouse (Proverbs 6:27-35; 7:6-27). Cast her eyes upon Joseph • “Cast her eyes” signals deliberate, lingering desire. Sin often begins with an unchecked look (2 Samuel 11:2; Matthew 5:28). • Joseph was “well-built and handsome” (Genesis 39:6); outward attractiveness can become a snare when internal self-control is lacking (Proverbs 31:30). • Joseph’s integrity would soon contrast sharply with her covetous gaze (Psalm 101:3). And said • The lustful gaze moved to spoken temptation. Sin grows bolder when unconfessed (James 1:14-15). • Verbal pressure adds weight: words can shape actions, for good or evil (Proverbs 18:21). • This moment shows temptation’s progression—eye, mind, mouth—before action (Mark 7:21-23). Sleep with me • The demand was explicit: “Sleep with me” (Genesis 39:7). No subtle seduction—just open invitation to sexual immorality. • Joseph faced three intertwined tests: – Moral purity (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20). – Loyalty to his earthly master (Colossians 3:22-24). – Faithfulness to God, whose presence defined Joseph’s success (Genesis 39:2, 9). • The brevity of her command highlights how casually sin can treat what God declares sacred (Hebrews 13:4). Joseph’s immediate refusal (Genesis 39:8-9) models fleeing rather than negotiating with temptation (2 Timothy 2:22). summary Genesis 39:7 reveals a calculated temptation emerging after Joseph’s season of faithful service. Potiphar’s wife, wielding authority and driven by lust, shifts from covetous looks to a direct proposition: “Sleep with me.” The verse underscores how sin progresses—time, desire, words—and how quickly it can demand total compromise. For readers, the account prepares the ground for Joseph’s courageous refusal and reminds us to guard our eyes, words, and hearts, clinging to God’s unwavering standards of purity and loyalty. Verse 7. - And it came to pass after these things, - Joseph had by this time been nearly ten years in Potiphar's house (vide Genesis 41:46) - that his master s wife cast her eyes (lasciviously) upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. According to monumental evidence (Wilkinson's ' Ancient Egyptians,' vol. 1. p. 392, ed. 1878; Hengstenbergs 'Egypt and the Books of Moses,' 1:25; Kalisch, p. 631) and historical testimony (Herod., 2:111), Egyptian females, even though married, were distinguished for licentiousness and immorality, and were not condemned to live in seclusion (Bohlen), but were allowed freely to mix in promiscuous society, which facts perfectly account for Joseph s temptation by his mistress.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew andוַיְהִ֗י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be after some time אַחַר֙ (’a·ḥar) Adverb Strong's 310: The hind or following part his master’s אֲדֹנָ֛יו (’ă·ḏō·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller wife אֵֽשֶׁת־ (’ê·šeṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female cast וַתִּשָּׂ֧א (wat·tiś·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take her eyes עֵינֶ֖יהָ (‘ê·ne·hā) Noun - cdc | third person feminine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain on אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Joseph יוֹסֵ֑ף (yō·w·sêp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3130: Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites and said, וַתֹּ֖אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Sleep שִׁכְבָ֥ה (šiḵ·ḇāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 7901: To lie down with me.” עִמִּֽי׃ (‘im·mî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with Links Genesis 39:7 NIVGenesis 39:7 NLT Genesis 39:7 ESV Genesis 39:7 NASB Genesis 39:7 KJV Genesis 39:7 BibleApps.com Genesis 39:7 Biblia Paralela Genesis 39:7 Chinese Bible Genesis 39:7 French Bible Genesis 39:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 39:7 It happened after these things that his (Gen. 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