Genesis 39:11
What does Genesis 39:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 39:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Now one day he went into the house to do his work; and not one of the men of the house was inside.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and it cometh to pass about this day, that he goeth into the house to do his work, and there is none of the men of the house there in the house,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Now it happened on a certain day, that Joseph went into the house, and was doing some business, without any man with him:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890that on a certain day he went into the house to do his business, and there was none of the men of the house there in the house.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ephesians 5:3
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as becometh saints;
- Proverbs 9:17
Stolen waters are sweet, And breadeatenin secret is pleasant.
- Jeremiah 23:24
Can any hide himself in secret places so that I shall not see him? saith Jehovah. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith Jehovah.
- Malachi 3:5
And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against the false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the sojourner from his right, and fear not me, saith Jehovah of hosts.
- Job 24:15
The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, Saying, No eye shall see me: And he disguiseth his face.
- Ephesians 5:12
for the things which are done by them in secret it is a shame even to speak of.
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