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My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?&#8221 <a href="/nlt/genesis/39.htm">New Living Translation</a> No one here has more authority than I do. He has held back nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How could I do such a wicked thing? It would be a great sin against God.” <a href="/esv/genesis/39.htm">English Standard Version</a> He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” <a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> No 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?” <a href="/kjv/genesis/39.htm">King James Bible</a> There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? <a href="/nkjv/genesis/39.htm">New King James Version</a> There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> There is no one greater in this house than I, and he has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great evil, and sin against God?” <a href="/nasb/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220There is no one greater in this house than I, and he has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great evil and sin against God?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “There is no one greater in this house than I, and he has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great evil, and sin against God?” <a href="/lsb/genesis/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> There is no one greater in this house than I, and he has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great evil and sin against God?” <a href="/amp/genesis/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great evil and sin against God [and your husband]?” <a href="/csb/genesis/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> No 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 this immense evil, and how could I sin against God? ” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> No 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?&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/39.htm">American Standard Version</a> he is not greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back anything from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? <a href="/cev/genesis/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> No one in my master's house is more important than I am. The only thing he hasn't given me is you, and that's because you are his wife. I won't sin against God by doing such a terrible thing as this." <a href="/erv/genesis/39.htm">English Revised Version</a> there is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? <a href="/gwt/genesis/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> No one in this house is greater than I. He's kept nothing back from me except you, because you're his wife. How could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?" <a href="/gnt/genesis/39.htm">Good News Translation</a> I have as much authority in this house as he has, and he has not kept back anything from me except you. How then could I do such an immoral thing and sin against God?" <a href="/isv/genesis/39.htm">International Standard Version</a> No one has more authority in this house than I do. He has withheld nothing from me, except you, and that's because you're his wife. So how can I commit such a horrible evil? How can I sin against God?" <a href="/msb/genesis/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> No 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?? <a href="/net/genesis/39.htm">NET Bible</a> There is no one greater in this household 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?" <a href="/nheb/genesis/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> There is no one greater in this household than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, since you are his wife. How then can I do such a great evil, and sin against God?" <a href="/wbt/genesis/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> There is none greater in his house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? <a href="/web/genesis/39.htm">World English Bible</a> No one is greater in this house than I am, and he has not kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> none is greater in this house than I, and he has not withheld from me anything, except you, because you [are] his wife; and how will I do this great evil? Then I have sinned against God.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> none is greater in this house than I, and he hath not withheld from me anything, except thee, because thou art his wife; and how shall I do this great evil? -- then have I sinned against God.' <a href="/slt/genesis/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Nothing is great in this house above me: and he kept not back anything from me except thee, because thou his wife: and how shall I do this great evil and sin before God?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Neither is there any thing which is hot in my power, or that he hath not delivered to me, but thee, who art his wife : how then can I do this wicked thing, and I sin against my God? <a href="/cpdv/genesis/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Neither is there anything which is not in my power, or that he has not delivered to me, except you, for you are his wife. How then can I do this evil act and sin against my God?” <a href="/nabre/genesis/39.htm">New American Bible</a> He has no more authority in this house than I do. He has withheld from me nothing but you, since you are his wife. How, then, could I do this great wrong and sin against God?” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except yourself, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> There is no one greater in this house than I; neither has he kept back anything from me except yourself, because you are his wife; how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? <a href="/hpbt/genesis/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And there is none greater in this house than I, and not he has spared me anything but you, for you are his wife, and how shall I do this great evil and sin against God?”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> he is not greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?' <a href="/sep/genesis/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and in this house there is nothing above me, nor has anything been kept back from me, but thou, because thou art his wife - how then shall I do this wicked thing, and sin against God? <a href="/parallel/genesis/39-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9987" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Joseph and Potiphar's Wife</a> …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. 9<a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ê·nen·nū (Adv:: 3ms) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">No</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">one in this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bab·ba·yiṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡā·ḏō·wl (Adj-ms) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">is greater</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">than I am.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2820.htm" title="2820: ḥā·śaḵ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To withhold, refrain. A primitive root; to restrain or Refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; also to observe.">He has withheld</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">nothing</a> <a href="/hebrew/3972.htm" title="3972: mə·’ū·māh (N-ms) -- Anything. Apparently a form of m'uwm; properly, a speck or point, i.e. something; with negative, nothing."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">except</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯāḵ (DirObjM:: 2fs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ba·’ă·šer (Prep-b:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at- (Pro-2fs) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">are his wife.</a> <a href="/hebrew/349.htm" title="349: wə·’êḵ (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- How?. Also eykah; and teykakah; prolonged from 'ay; how? Or how!; also where.">So how</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ’e·‘ĕ·śeh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">could I do</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">such</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: hag·gə·ḏō·lāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">a great</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: hā·rā·‘āh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/2398.htm" title="2398: wə·ḥā·ṭā·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to miss; hence to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn.">and sin</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: lê·lō·hîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">against God?”</a> 10Although Potiphar’s wife spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her or even be near her.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/20-14.htm">Exodus 20:14</a> You shall not commit adultery. <a href="/proverbs/6-32.htm">Proverbs 6:32</a> He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. <a href="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">2 Samuel 12:13</a> Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die. <a href="/matthew/5-28.htm">Matthew 5:28</a> But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. <a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">1 Corinthians 6:18</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">Hebrews 13:4</a> Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. <a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">2 Timothy 2:22</a> Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. <a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a> 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. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-5</a> For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God; <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a> Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. <a href="/job/31-1.htm">Job 31:1</a> “I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin? <a href="/leviticus/18-20.htm">Leviticus 18:20</a> You must not lie carnally with your neighbor’s wife and thus defile yourself with her. <a href="/deuteronomy/5-18.htm">Deuteronomy 5:18</a> You shall not commit adultery. <a href="/proverbs/7-6.htm">Proverbs 7:6-27</a> For at the window of my house I looked through the lattice. / I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment, / crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house, ... <a href="/psalms/51-4.htm">Psalm 51:4</a> Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>There is none greater in this house than I; neither has he kept back any thing from me but you, because you are his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?none.<a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Genesis 24:2</a> And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:<a href="/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Nehemiah 6:11</a> And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.<a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Luke 12:48</a> But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.how then.<a href="/genesis/20-3.htm">Genesis 20:3,6</a> But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man's wife… <a href="/leviticus/20-10.htm">Leviticus 20:10</a> And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.<a href="/2_samuel/11-27.htm">2 Samuel 11:27</a> And when the mourning was past, David sent and fetched her to his house, and she became his wife, and bare him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD.sin.<a href="/genesis/42-18.htm">Genesis 42:18</a> And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:<a href="/leviticus/6-2.htm">Leviticus 6:2</a> If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour;<a href="/numbers/32-23.htm">Numbers 32:23</a> But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/37-8.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/genesis/38-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Except</a> <a href="/genesis/37-35.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/37-8.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/37-11.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">Master</a> <a href="/genesis/31-36.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/genesis/20-6.htm">Sinning</a> <a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Wickedness</a> <a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/genesis/30-2.htm">Withheld</a> <a href="/genesis/26-29.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/41-35.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/genesis/42-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/genesis/42-15.htm">Except</a> <a href="/genesis/41-29.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Greater</a> <a href="/genesis/39-11.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-16.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/genesis/39-16.htm">Master</a> <a href="/genesis/41-9.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/exodus/9-34.htm">Sinning</a> <a href="/leviticus/18-17.htm">Wickedness</a> <a href="/genesis/39-19.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/numbers/22-16.htm">Withheld</a> <a href="/genesis/42-22.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 39</div>1. <a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.</a> 7. <a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">He resists temptation by Potiphar's Wife.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/39-13.htm">He is falsely accused by her.</a> 20. <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">He is cast into prison.</a> 21. <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/39.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/39.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>No one in this house is greater than I am. Joseph, a Hebrew slave, had risen to a position of significant authority in Potiphar's household. This statement reflects the trust and responsibility given to him, highlighting his integrity and capability. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a slave achieving such status was unusual, indicating God's favor and Joseph's exceptional character. This mirrors the biblical theme of God exalting the humble, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like Daniel.He has withheld nothing from me except you, Joseph acknowledges the complete trust Potiphar has placed in him, except for Potiphar's wife. This reflects the cultural norms of the time, where a wife was considered the exclusive possession of her husband. The phrase underscores the boundaries of trust and the sanctity of marriage, which is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing fidelity and respect for marital bonds.because you are his wife. This phrase highlights the covenantal nature of marriage, which is a sacred institution established by God. Joseph's recognition of Potiphar's wife as off-limits underscores the biblical principle of honoring marriage vows. This respect for marriage is echoed in the Ten Commandments, specifically the commandment against adultery, and is further reinforced by Jesus in the New Testament.So how could I do such a great evil Joseph's moral reasoning is evident here, as he identifies the act of adultery as a "great evil." This reflects the biblical understanding of sin as an offense against God's moral order. The gravity of the sin is emphasized, showing Joseph's awareness of the ethical implications of his actions. This aligns with the wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, which warns against the destructive nature of adultery.and sin against God?” Joseph's ultimate concern is not just the betrayal of Potiphar's trust but the sin against God. This demonstrates his deep relationship with God and understanding that all sin is ultimately against the Creator. This perspective is consistent with King David's confession in <a href="/psalms/51.htm">Psalm 51</a>, where he acknowledges his sin against God. Joseph's stance foreshadows the New Testament teaching that believers are to live in a way that honors God, reflecting the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, who perfectly fulfilled God's law.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> A Hebrew slave in Egypt, serving in the house of Potiphar. Known for his integrity and faithfulness to God. 2. <a href="/topical/p/potiphar's_wife.htm">Potiphar's Wife</a> The unnamed wife of Potiphar, who attempts to seduce Joseph. 3. <a href="/topical/p/potiphar.htm">Potiphar</a> An Egyptian officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, who entrusts his household to Joseph. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The setting of this account, where Joseph is living as a slave. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temptation.htm">The Temptation</a> The event where Potiphar's wife tries to seduce Joseph, testing his loyalty to God and his master.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_temptation.htm">Integrity in Temptation</a> Joseph’s refusal to sin against God demonstrates the importance of maintaining integrity, even when faced with persistent temptation. <a href="/topical/r/respect_for_marriage.htm">Respect for Marriage</a> Joseph’s respect for the marital bond, despite cultural differences, underscores the universal sanctity of marriage. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_god_over_fear_of_man.htm">Fear of God Over Fear of Man</a> Joseph prioritizes his relationship with God over potential consequences from humans, teaching us to fear God above all. <a href="/topical/f/fleeing_from_sin.htm">Fleeing from Sin</a> Joseph’s immediate rejection of sin serves as a model for fleeing from temptation rather than entertaining it. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_trials.htm">God’s Presence in Trials</a> Despite being in a foreign land and facing trials, Joseph’s awareness of God’s presence empowers him to stand firm.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 39</a> <a href="/q/joseph's_response_to_potiphar's_wife.htm">How did Joseph respond to Potiphar's wife's advances?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_to_power_in_egypt.htm">How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_plot_of_chosen_generation.htm">Why was Joseph imprisoned in Egypt?</a> <a href="/q/can_temptation_exist_without_sin.htm">Is temptation possible without committing sin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/genesis/39-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>No אֵינֶ֨נּוּ (’ê·nen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle one in this הַזֶּה֮ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that house בַּבַּ֣יִת (bab·ba·yiṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house is greater גָד֜וֹל (ḡā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent than I am. מִמֶּנִּי֒ (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of He has withheld חָשַׂ֤ךְ (ḥā·śaḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2820.htm">Strong's 2820: </a> To restrain, refrain, to refuse, spare, preserve, to observe nothing וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no from מִמֶּ֙נִּי֙ (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of me except כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction you, אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not because בַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ba·’ă·šer) Preposition-b | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you אַתְּ־ (’at-) Pronoun - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you are his wife. אִשְׁתּ֑וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female So how וְאֵ֨יךְ (wə·’êḵ) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_349.htm">Strong's 349: </a> How?, how!, where could I do אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֜ה (’e·‘ĕ·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make such הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, a great הַגְּדֹלָה֙ (hag·gə·ḏō·lāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent evil הָרָעָ֤ה (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil and sin וְחָטָ֖אתִי (wə·ḥā·ṭā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn against God?” לֵֽאלֹהִֽים׃ (lê·lō·hîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/39-9.htm">OT Law: Genesis 39:9 He isn't greater in this house than (Gen. 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