Genesis 39
Treated in 9 passages across the library.
The verses these writers stop at
- 39:9 he is not greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back anything from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? 3
- 39:12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out. 2
- 39:5 And it came to pass from the time that he made him overseer in his house, and over all that 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. 1
- 39:6 And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not aught [that was] with him, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was comely, and well-favored. 1
- 39:15 and it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled, and got him out. 1
- 39:19 And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled. 1
- 39:20 And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. 1
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Where it is preached
- All Things for Good ·
The tests of love to God cites Gen. xxxix. 9
… of grieving His Spirit. “How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” (Gen. xxxix. 9). When Eudoxia, the empress, threatened to banish Chrysostom; Tell her (said he) I fear n…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.1 The First Commandment cites Gen 39: 9
…he godly fear and sin not. ‘How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?’ Gen 39: 9. Bid me sin, and you bid me drink poison. It is a saying of Anselm, ‘If hell were on one …
- The Master’s Indwelling ·
The Complete Surrender cites Genesis 39:5
…seph’s sake; the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had, in house and in the field." Genesis 39:5. I ask you, Christians, If God did this to that heathen man because he honoured Joseph; i…
- Rise Up, Men of God ·
The Battle Within cites Genesis 39:12
… the edges of it. Flee. Joseph ran from Potiphar's wife so fast he left his cloak behind (Genesis 39:12). That is the pattern. When the temptation comes, your legs are your best friend. Why fle…
- The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life ·
How to Reign in the Interior Life cites Gen. 39:6
…as king, as truly as when seated on Pharaoh’s throne or riding in Pharaoh’s chariot. (See Gen. 39:6) “So he left all that he had in Joseph’s charge, and because of him he had no concern abo…
- The Pilgrim's Progress ·
The Fifth Stage cites Gen. 39:15
…in in the pulpit, who yet can abide it well enough in the heart, house, and conversation. Gen. 39:15. Joseph’s mistress cried out with a loud voice, as if she had been very holy; but she wou…
- The Ten Commandments ·
2.7 The Seventh Commandment cites Gen. 39: 9
…e fear of God pulled him back. ‘How can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?’ Gen. 39: 9. Bernard calls holy fear, janitor animae, ‘the door-keeper of the soul.’ As a nobleman’s …
- Morning by Morning ·
July cites Genesis 39:12
…ael, “Go forward.” July 25 “He left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.” (Genesis 39:12) In contending with certain sins there remains no mode of victory but by flight. The anci…
- The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life ·
The Chariots of God cites Genesis 39:19 -20
…e you of the dew of heaven and of the fatness of the earth and plenty of grain and wine.” Genesis 39:19 -20 “As soon as his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, “This is the way your …