Genesis 39:10 nasb — As she spoke to Joseph day after day, he did not listen to her to lie beside her or be with her.

NASB

"As she spoke to Joseph day after day, he did not listen to her to lie beside her or be with her."

— Genesis 39:10, NASB

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Genesis 39 — Context

7

It came about after these events that his master's wife looked with desire at Joseph, and she said, "Lie with me."

8

But he refused and said to his master's wife, "Behold, with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in the house, and he has put all that he owns in my charge.

9

"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?"

10

As she spoke to Joseph day after day, he did not listen to her to lie beside her or be with her.

11

Now it happened one day that he went into the house to do his work, and none of the men of the household was there inside.

12

She caught him by his garment, saying, "Lie with me!" And he left his garment in her hand and fled, and went outside.

13

When she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled outside,

Genesis 39:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 39:10 say?
Genesis 39:10 in the NASB reads: “As she spoke to Joseph day after day, he did not listen to her to lie beside her or 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 (NASB): “As she spoke to Joseph day after day, he did not listen to her to lie beside her or 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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