And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.
What does Genesis 39:10 mean?
Beauty either in men or women, often proves a snare both to themselves and others. This forbids pride in it, and requires constant watchfulness against the temptation that attends it.
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Keep this verse inside Genesis 39:7-11 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Genesis 39:10
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Context in Genesis 39
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Genesis 39 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as the Joseph narrative and Israel’s descent into Egypt. Genesis opens the whole Bible with creation, fall, flood, Babel, and the long patriarchal story that carries the reader from Eden to Egypt. Read this chapter with the wider themes of creation, fall, and covenant in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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