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Themes in Genesis 39

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Themes in Genesis 39

Genesis 39:1 (show verse)

And Joseph was brought down to Egypt. And Potiphar, a eunuch of Pharaoh, the chief of the executioners, an Egyptian man, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him down there.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph sold into
Ishmaelites » Merchants of, buy joseph
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Men » Traffic in
Potiphar » Joseph's master

Genesis 39:2 (show verse)

And Jehovah was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man. And he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

Genesis 39:3 (show verse)

And his master saw that Jehovah was with him, and that Jehovah made all he did to prosper in his hand.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Egypt » History of israel in » Potiphar blessed for joseph's sake
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Joseph » Son of jacob » God's providence with
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is prospered of God
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Servants » When good » Bring God's blessing upon their masters
Servants » Good--exemplified
Servants » When good » Are prospered by God

Genesis 39:4 (show verse)

And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him. And he made him overseer over his house, and he put into his hand all he had.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Egypt » History of israel in » Potiphar blessed for joseph's sake
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Joseph » Son of jacob » God's providence with
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is prospered of God
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Servants » When good » Deserve the confidence of their masters
Servants » When good » Often advanced by master

And it happened from the time he had made him overseer in his house, and over all he had, that Jehovah blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake. And the blessing of Jehovah was upon all that he had, in the house and in the field.

Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Egypt » History of israel in » Potiphar blessed for joseph's sake
Exaltation » Of men (promotion) » Examples of earthly
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Joseph » Son of jacob » God's providence with
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is prospered of God
Promotion » Examples of earthly
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Servants » When good » Often advanced by master

Genesis 39:6 (show verse)

And he left all that he had in Joseph's hand. And he did not know anything that he had, except the bread which he ate. And Joseph was beautiful in form and beautiful in appearance.

Beauty » Instances of » Joseph
Bread » Often put for the whole sustenance of man
Business » Fidelity in » Of joseph
Business life » Fidelity » Of joseph
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Egypt » History of israel in » Potiphar blessed for joseph's sake
Faithfulness » Of men » Of joseph
Fidelity » In business » Of joseph
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Joseph » Son of jacob » Personal appearance of
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Of joseph
Virtues » Fidelity » Of joseph

Genesis 39:7 (show verse)

And after these things it happened that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph. And she said, Lie with me.

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 » Exemplified » Joseph
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
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
Temptation » Exemplified » Joseph
Wife » Potiphar's
Women » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in her lascivious lust and slander against joseph

Genesis 39:8 (show verse)

But he refused and said to his master's wife, Behold, my master does not know what is in the house with me, and he has given all that he has into my hand.

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 » Exemplified » Joseph
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

Genesis 39:9 (show verse)

There is none greater in this house than I. Neither has he kept back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

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 » Exemplified » Joseph
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
Godly Fear » Exemplified
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

Genesis 39:10 (show verse)

And it happened as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he did not listen to her to lie with her, or to be with her.

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 » Exemplified » Joseph
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

Genesis 39:11 (show verse)

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.

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

Genesis 39:12 (show verse)

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

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

Genesis 39:13 (show verse)

And it happened when she saw that he had left his robe in her hand, and had fled,

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against joseph by potiphar's wife
Chastity » Instances of » Joseph
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph unjustly cast into prison
Joseph » Summary of his life » Resisted temptation
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

Genesis 39:14 (show verse)

she called to the men of her house and spoke to them, saying, See, he has brought in a Hebrew to us to sport with us. He came in to me, to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against joseph by potiphar's wife
Chastity » Instances of » Joseph
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph unjustly cast into prison
Falsehood » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in falsely accusing joseph
Hebrew » Applied to » And his descendants
Malice » Instances of » Potiphar's wife toward joseph
Master » Unjust master, instances of » Potiphar's wife to joseph
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Slander » Instances of » Joseph by potiphar's wife
Women » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in her lascivious lust and slander against joseph

Genesis 39:15 (show verse)

And it happened when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, he left his robe with me, and fled, and got out.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against joseph by potiphar's wife
Chastity » Instances of » Joseph
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph unjustly cast into prison
Falsehood » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in falsely accusing joseph
Malice » Instances of » Potiphar's wife toward joseph
Master » Unjust master, instances of » Potiphar's wife to joseph
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Slander » Instances of » Joseph by potiphar's wife
Women » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in her lascivious lust and slander against joseph

Genesis 39:16 (show verse)

And she laid up his robe beside her until his lord came home.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against joseph by potiphar's wife
Chastity » Instances of » Joseph
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph unjustly cast into prison
Falsehood » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in falsely accusing joseph
Malice » Instances of » Potiphar's wife toward joseph
Master » Unjust master, instances of » Potiphar's wife to joseph
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Slander » Instances of » Joseph by potiphar's wife
Women » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in her lascivious lust and slander against joseph

Genesis 39:17 (show verse)

And she spoke to him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant which you have brought to us came in to me to sport with me.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against joseph by potiphar's wife
Chastity » Instances of » Joseph
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph unjustly cast into prison
Falsehood » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in falsely accusing joseph
Malice » Instances of » Potiphar's wife toward joseph
Master » Unjust master, instances of » Potiphar's wife to joseph
Servant » Bond » Bought and sold
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Slander » Instances of » Joseph by potiphar's wife
Women » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in her lascivious lust and slander against joseph

Genesis 39:18 (show verse)

And it happened as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his robe with me and ran out.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against joseph by potiphar's wife
Chastity » Instances of » Joseph
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph unjustly cast into prison
Malice » Instances of » Potiphar's wife toward joseph
Master » Unjust master, instances of » Potiphar's wife to joseph
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Slander » Instances of » Joseph by potiphar's wife
Women » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in her lascivious lust and slander against joseph

Genesis 39:19 (show verse)

And it happened when his master heard the words of his wife which she spoke to him, saying, Your servant did this to me, his wrath was kindled.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against joseph by potiphar's wife
Chastity » Instances of » Joseph
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph unjustly cast into prison
Malice » Instances of » Potiphar's wife toward joseph
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

Genesis 39:20 (show verse)

And Joseph's master took him and put him in the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound. And he was there in the prison.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against joseph by potiphar's wife
Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Business life » Employers » bad examples
Business life » Employers » Bad
Chastity » Instances of » Joseph
Criminals » Confined in prisons
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph unjustly cast into prison
Imprisonment » Of joseph
Injustice » Examples of
Injustice » Exemplified
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Malice » Instances of » Potiphar's wife toward joseph
Master » Unjust master, instances of » Potiphar's wife to joseph
Prisoners » Joseph
Prisons » Kinds of, mentioned » State
Prisons » Antiquity of
Punishment » Minor offenses » Punishable by » Imprisonment
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Potiphar, putting joseph into prison
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Women » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in her lascivious lust and slander against joseph

Genesis 39:21 (show verse)

But Jehovah was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Criminals » Confined in prisons
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is prospered of God
Mercy » Instances of » The prison keeper, to joseph
Prisoners » Joseph
Prisons » Keepers of » Sometimes acted kindly
Prisons » Were under the care of a keeper
Servants » When good » Have God with them

Genesis 39:22 (show verse)

And the keeper of the prison gave all the prisoners in the prison into Joseph's hand. And whatever they did there, he was the doer of it.

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Criminals » Confined in prisons
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Joseph
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Mercy » Instances of » The prison keeper, to joseph
Prisoners » Joseph
Prisons » Keepers of » Sometimes entrusted the care of the prison to well-conducted prisoners

Genesis 39:23 (show verse)

The keeper of the prison did not look to anything under his hand, because Jehovah was with him; and whatever he did, Jehovah made it to prosper.

Afflicted saints » Examples of afflicted saints
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Criminals » Confined in prisons
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Joseph
Joseph » Summary of his life » Faithful in hard places
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is prospered of God
Mercy » Instances of » The prison keeper, to joseph
Prisoners » Joseph
Prisons » Keepers of » Sometimes entrusted the care of the prison to well-conducted prisoners