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 · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Now 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 · 1862

and 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) · 1752

Now 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 · 1890

that 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

v.10And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.

v.11This passage

v.12And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.

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.

Related questions readers ask

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Genesis 39:11.