Genesis 39:10 akjv — And it came to pass, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he listened not to her, to lie by her, or to be with her.

American King James Version

"And it came to pass, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he listened not to her, to lie by her, or to be with her. "

— Genesis 39:10, American King James Version

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Genesis 39 — Context

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And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes on Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.

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But he refused, and said to his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he has committed all that he has to my hand;

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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?

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And it came to pass, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he listened not to her, to lie by her, or to be with her.

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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.

12

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

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And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

Genesis 39:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 39:10 say?
Genesis 39:10 in the American King James Version reads: “And it came to pass, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he listened not to her, to lie by her, or to be with her. ”
Where is Genesis 39:10 in the Bible?
Genesis 39:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 39, verse 10.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 39:10.
What translation should I read Genesis 39:10 in?
Genesis 39:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 39:10?
Genesis 39:10 reads (AKJV): “And it came to pass, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he listened not to her, to lie by her, or to be with her. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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