Parallel Verses
Amplified
Then it happened one day that Joseph went into the house to attend to his duties, and none of the men of the household was there in the house.
New American Standard Bible
Now it happened
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Now one day he went into the house to do his work, and none of the household servants were there.
International Standard Version
One day, though, he went into the house to do his work. None of the household servants were inside,
A Conservative Version
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 inside.
American Standard Version
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.
Bible in Basic English
Now one day he went into the house to do his work; and not one of the men of the house was inside.
Darby Translation
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.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be about this day, and he will come into the house to do his work: and no man from the men of the house there in the house.
King James 2000
And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his work; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{But one particular day} he came into the house to do his work and none of the men of the house were there in the house,
Modern King James verseion
And it happened about this time that he came into the house to do his work. And none of the men of the house were inside.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And it fortuned about the same season, that Joseph entered into the house, to do his business: and there was none of the household by, in the house.
NET Bible
One day he went into the house to do his work when none of the household servants were there in the house.
New Heart English Bible
About this time, he went into the house to do his work, and there were none of the men of the house inside.
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, when, on a certain day, he went into the house to attend to his business, - and there was no man of the household, there in the house,
Webster
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.
World English Bible
About this time, he went into the house to do his work, and there were none of the men of the house inside.
Youngs Literal Translation
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,
Themes
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against joseph by potiphar's wife
Adultery » Instances of » Potiphar's wife
Character » Instances of firmness » Joseph in resisting potiphar's wife
Chastity » Instances of » Joseph
Conscience » Faithful » Of joseph, when potiphar's wife tried to seduce him
Continence » Instances of » Joseph
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph unjustly cast into prison
Integrity » Instances of » Joseph in resisting potiphar's wife
Joseph » Summary of his life » Resisted temptation
Joseph » Son of jacob » Joseph's integrity
Master » Unjust master, instances of » Potiphar's wife to joseph
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Women » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in her lascivious lust and slander against joseph
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 39:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph In Potiphar's House
10 And so it was that she spoke to Joseph [persistently] day after day, but he did not listen to her [plea] to lie beside her or be with her. 11 Then it happened one day that Joseph went into the house to attend to his duties, and none of the men of the household was there in the house. 12 She caught Joseph by his [outer] robe, saying, “Lie with me!” But he left his robe in her hand and ran, and got outside [the house].
Cross References
Job 24:15
“The eye of the adulterer waits for the twilight,
Saying, ‘No eye will see me,’
And he covers his face.
Proverbs 9:17
“Stolen waters (pleasures) are sweet [because they are forbidden];
And bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”
Jeremiah 23:24
“Can anyone hide himself in secret places
So that I cannot see him?” says the Lord.
“Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the Lord.
Malachi 3:5
“Then I will come near you for judgment; I will be a swift witness against sorcerers, against adulterers, against perjurers, and against those who oppress the laborer in his wages and widows and the fatherless, and against those who turn away the alien [from his right], and those who do not fear Me [with awe-filled reverence],” says the Lord of hosts.
Ephesians 5:3
But sexual immorality and all [moral] impurity [indecent, offensive behavior] or greed must not even be hinted at among you, as is proper among saints [for as believers our way of life, whether in public or in private, reflects the validity of our faith].
Ephesians 5:12
for it is disgraceful even to mention the things that such people practice in secret.