Genesis 39:9 cpdv — Neither is there anything which is not in my power, or that he has not delivered to me, except you, for you are his wif…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"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?” "

— Genesis 39:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 39 — Context

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Neither did he know anything other than the bread that he ate. Now Joseph was beautiful in form, and stately in appearance.

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And so, after many days, his mistress cast her eyes on Joseph, and she said, “Sleep with me.”

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And without consenting at all to the wicked act, he said to her: “Behold, my lord has delivered all things to me, and he does not know what he has in his own house.

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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?”

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With such words as these, throughout each day, the woman was pestering the young man, and he was refusing the adultery.

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Then it happened, on a certain day, that Joseph entered the house, and he was doing something, without any witnesses.

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And she, grasping the hem of his garment, said, “Sleep with me.” But he, leaving behind the cloak in her hand, fled and went outside.

Genesis 39:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 39:9 say?
Genesis 39:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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?” ”
Where is Genesis 39:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 39:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 39, verse 9.
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 39:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 39:9 in?
Genesis 39:9 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 39:9?
Genesis 39:9 reads (CPDV): “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?” ” 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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