Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” New Living Translation No one here has more authority than I do. He has held back nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How could I do such a wicked thing? It would be a great sin against God.” English Standard Version He is not greater in this house than I am, nor 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?” Berean Standard Bible No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?” King James Bible There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? New King James Version There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” New American Standard Bible There is no one greater in this house than I, and he has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great evil, and sin against God?” NASB 1995 “There is no one greater in this house than I, and he has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great evil and sin against God?” NASB 1977 “There is no one greater in this house than I, and he has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great evil, and sin against God?” Legacy Standard Bible There is no one greater in this house than I, and he has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great evil and sin against God?” Amplified Bible He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great evil and sin against God [and your husband]?” Christian Standard Bible No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do this immense evil, and how could I sin against God? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?” American Standard Version 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? Contemporary English Version No one in my master's house is more important than I am. The only thing he hasn't given me is you, and that's because you are his wife. I won't sin against God by doing such a terrible thing as this." English Revised Version there is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? GOD'S WORD® Translation No one in this house is greater than I. He's kept nothing back from me except you, because you're his wife. How could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?" Good News Translation I have as much authority in this house as he has, and he has not kept back anything from me except you. How then could I do such an immoral thing and sin against God?" International Standard Version No one has more authority in this house than I do. He has withheld nothing from me, except you, and that's because you're his wife. So how can I commit such a horrible evil? How can I sin against God?" NET Bible There is no one greater in this household than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?" New Heart English Bible There is no one greater in this household than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, since you are his wife. How then can I do such a great evil, and sin against God?" Webster's Bible Translation There is none greater in his house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNo one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?” World English Bible No one is greater in this house than I am, and he has not kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionnone is greater in this house than I, and he has not withheld from me anything, except you, because you [are] his wife; and how will I do this great evil? Then I have sinned against God.” Young's Literal Translation none is greater in this house than I, and he hath not withheld from me anything, except thee, because thou art his wife; and how shall I do this great evil? -- then have I sinned against God.' Smith's Literal Translation Nothing is great in this house above me: and he kept not back anything from me except thee, because thou his wife: and how shall I do this great evil and sin before God? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNeither is there any thing which is hot in my power, or that he hath not delivered to me, but thee, who art his wife : how then can I do this wicked thing, and I sin against my God? Catholic Public Domain Version Neither is there anything which is not in my power, or that he has not delivered to me, except you, for you are his wife. How then can I do this evil act and sin against my God?” New American Bible He has no more authority in this house than I do. He has withheld from me nothing but you, since you are his wife. How, then, could I do this great wrong and sin against God?” New Revised Standard Version He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except yourself, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere is no one greater in this house than I; neither has he kept back anything from me except yourself, because you are his wife; how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And there is none greater in this house than I, and not he has spared me anything but you, for you are his wife, and how shall I do this great evil and sin against God?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917he is not greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?' Brenton Septuagint Translation and in this house there is nothing above me, nor has anything been kept back from me, but thou, because thou art his wife - how then shall I do this wicked thing, and sin against God? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph and Potiphar's Wife…8But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has entrusted everything he owns to my care. 9No one in this house is greater than I am. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?” 10Although Potiphar’s wife spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her or even be near her.… Cross References Exodus 20:14 You shall not commit adultery. Proverbs 6:32 He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself. 2 Samuel 12:13 Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die. Matthew 5:28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Hebrews 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. James 1:14-15 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God; Romans 13:14 Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. Job 31:1 “I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin? Leviticus 18:20 You must not lie carnally with your neighbor’s wife and thus defile yourself with her. Deuteronomy 5:18 You shall not commit adultery. Proverbs 7:6-27 For at the window of my house I looked through the lattice. / I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment, / crossing the street near her corner, strolling down the road to her house, ... Psalm 51:4 Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge. Treasury of Scripture There is none greater in this house than I; neither has he kept back any thing from me but you, because you are his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? none. Genesis 24:2 And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh: Nehemiah 6:11 And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. Luke 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. how then. Genesis 20:3,6 But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man's wife… Leviticus 20:10 And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. 2 Samuel 11:27 And when the mourning was past, David sent and fetched her to his house, and she became his wife, and bare him a son. But the thing that David had done displeased the LORD. sin. Genesis 42:18 And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God: Leviticus 6:2 If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; Numbers 32:23 But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out. Jump to Previous Authority Evil Except Great Greater House Kept Master Sin Sinning Wickedness Wife Withheld WrongJump to Next Authority Evil Except Great Greater House Kept Master Sin Sinning Wickedness Wife Withheld WrongGenesis 39 1. Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.7. He resists temptation by Potiphar's Wife. 13. He is falsely accused by her. 20. He is cast into prison. 21. God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison. No one in this house is greater than I am. Joseph, a Hebrew slave, had risen to a position of significant authority in Potiphar's household. This statement reflects the trust and responsibility given to him, highlighting his integrity and capability. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a slave achieving such status was unusual, indicating God's favor and Joseph's exceptional character. This mirrors the biblical theme of God exalting the humble, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like Daniel. He has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. So how could I do such a great evil and sin against God?” Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephA Hebrew slave in Egypt, serving in the house of Potiphar. Known for his integrity and faithfulness to God. 2. Potiphar's Wife The unnamed wife of Potiphar, who attempts to seduce Joseph. 3. Potiphar An Egyptian officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, who entrusts his household to Joseph. 4. Egypt The setting of this account, where Joseph is living as a slave. 5. The Temptation The event where Potiphar's wife tries to seduce Joseph, testing his loyalty to God and his master. Teaching Points Integrity in TemptationJoseph’s refusal to sin against God demonstrates the importance of maintaining integrity, even when faced with persistent temptation. Respect for Marriage Joseph’s respect for the marital bond, despite cultural differences, underscores the universal sanctity of marriage. Fear of God Over Fear of Man Joseph prioritizes his relationship with God over potential consequences from humans, teaching us to fear God above all. Fleeing from Sin Joseph’s immediate rejection of sin serves as a model for fleeing from temptation rather than entertaining it. God’s Presence in Trials Despite being in a foreign land and facing trials, Joseph’s awareness of God’s presence empowers him to stand firm. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 39How did Joseph respond to Potiphar's wife's advances? How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt? Why was Joseph imprisoned in Egypt? Is temptation possible without committing sin? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Noאֵינֶ֨נּוּ (’ê·nen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle one in this הַזֶּה֮ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that house בַּבַּ֣יִת (bab·ba·yiṯ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house is greater גָד֜וֹל (ḡā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent than I am. מִמֶּנִּי֒ (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of He has withheld חָשַׂ֤ךְ (ḥā·śaḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2820: To restrain, refrain, to refuse, spare, preserve, to observe nothing וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no from מִמֶּ֙נִּי֙ (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of me except כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you, אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not because בַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ba·’ă·šer) Preposition-b | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you אַתְּ־ (’at-) Pronoun - second person feminine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are his wife. אִשְׁתּ֑וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female So how וְאֵ֨יךְ (wə·’êḵ) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 349: How?, how!, where could I do אֶֽעֱשֶׂ֜ה (’e·‘ĕ·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make such הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, a great הַגְּדֹלָה֙ (hag·gə·ḏō·lāh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent evil הָרָעָ֤ה (hā·rā·‘āh) Article | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil and sin וְחָטָ֖אתִי (wə·ḥā·ṭā·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2398: To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn against God?” לֵֽאלֹהִֽים׃ (lê·lō·hîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Genesis 39:9 NIVGenesis 39:9 NLT Genesis 39:9 ESV Genesis 39:9 NASB Genesis 39:9 KJV Genesis 39:9 BibleApps.com Genesis 39:9 Biblia Paralela Genesis 39:9 Chinese Bible Genesis 39:9 French Bible Genesis 39:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 39:9 He isn't greater in this house than (Gen. 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