Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 day after day she went on requesting Joseph to come to her and be her lover, but he would not give ear to her. 11 Now one day he went into the house to do his work; and not one of the men of the house was inside. 12 And pulling at his coat, she said, Come to my bed; but slipping out of his coat, he went running away.
Cross References
Job 24:15
And the man whose desire is for the wife of another is waiting for the evening, saying, No eye will see me; and he puts a cover on his face. And in the night the thief goes about;
Proverbs 9:17
Drink taken without right is sweet, and food in secret is pleasing.
Jeremiah 23:24
In what secret place may a man take cover without my seeing him? says the Lord. Is there any place in heaven or earth where I am not? says the Lord.
Malachi 3:5
And I will come near to you for judging; I will quickly be a witness against the wonder-workers, against those who have been untrue in married life, against those who take false oaths; against those who keep back from the servant his payment, and who are hard on the widow and the child without a father, who do not give his rights to the man from a strange country, and have no fear of me, says the Lord of armies.
Ephesians 5:3
But evil acts of the flesh and all unclean things, or desire for others' property, let it not even be named among you, as is right for saints;
Ephesians 5:12
For the things which are done by them in secret it is shame even to put into words.