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HOLY BIBLE
BOOK OF GENESIS
GENESIS 39
1Now Joseph was taken down to Egypt. Potiphar, an Egyptian and officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had brought him there.
2And the LORD was with Joseph; he was successful and lived in the house of his Egyptian master.
3And when his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand,
4Joseph found favour in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar made him overseer of his household and put everything he had in his charge.
5And from the time Potiphah made him overseer of his house, and over all that he had, the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was on all that he had, both in house and field.
6So he left all that he had in Joseph's hand; he gave no thought to anything save the bread which he ate. Now Joseph was well built and handsome.
7Soon after these things, his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, Lie with me.
8But he refused, saying to his master's wife, Look, with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has put everything he has in my charge.
9There is none greater than I in this household; he has kept nothing back from me except you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
10And although she spoke to Joseph day after day, he did not heed her, to lie with her or to be with her.
11But one day when he went into the house to do his work, and none of the household servants were inside,
12She caught hold of him by his garment and said, Lie with me. But he left his garment in her hand and ran outside.
13When she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had run outside,
14She called out to her household servants and said, See, my husband has brought in a Hebrew to mock us. This one came to lie with me, but I screamed loudly.
15When he heard me raise my voice and scream, he left his garment beside me and ran outside.
16So she kept his garment beside her until his master came home.
17Then she told him the same story, saying, The Hebrew servant you brought to us came in to me to mock me.
18But when I raised my voice and screamed, he left his garment with me and ran outside.
19When his master heard his wife's words, saying, This is the way your servant treated me, he was furious.
20So Joseph's master had him thrown into prison, where the king's prisoners were confined. But even while he was there in the prison,
21The LORD was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the prison warden.
22So the prison warden put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in the prison. He was in charge of whatever they were doing.
23The warden of the prison did not concern himself with anything that was in Joseph's hand, because the LORD was with him; and whatever he did the LORD made prosper.
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Bible Related Topics
- St. Basil the Great – Hexaemeron (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: Nine homilies on the six days of creation (Genesis 1:1-31), exploring both literal and spiritual meanings. Basil emphasizes God’s omnipotence, the instantaneous nature of creation, and the cosmos’s order, integrating philosophical insights with Scripture.
- Relevance: A foundational Orthodox text, ideal for your site’s authoritative exegesis.
- Source: Available in English via Fathers of the Church series (Catholic University of America Press) or CCEL.org (public domain).
- St. Ambrose of Milan – Hexaemeron (Catholic, 4th century)
- Description: Six sermons on the creation days, heavily influenced by St. Basil but adapted for a Latin audience. Ambrose blends literal and allegorical interpretations, focusing on God’s providence and creation’s harmony.
- Relevance: A key Catholic commentary, complementing Orthodox perspectives.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Fathers of the Church series.
- St. Ephrem the Syrian – Commentary on Genesis (Orthodox/Catholic, Syriac tradition, 4th century)
- Description: A verse-by-verse exegesis of Genesis, including Genesis 1, with a focus on literal interpretation and Syriac theological traditions. Ephrem’s concise style emphasizes doctrinal fidelity and spiritual insights.
- Relevance: Bridges Catholic and Orthodox traditions, ideal for your Septuagint-based focus.
- Source: Translated in St. Ephrem the Syrian: Selected Prose Works (Catholic University of America Press).
- St. Augustine of Hippo – The Literal Meaning of Genesis (Catholic, early 5th century)
- Description: Augustine’s detailed commentary explores literal and allegorical readings, proposing that the “days” of Genesis 1 may be instantaneous or symbolic, reflecting God’s eternal act. It addresses creation’s purpose and God’s eternity.
- Relevance: A cornerstone of Catholic exegesis, offering intellectual depth.
- Source: Public domain, available via NewAdvent.org or Works of St. Augustine.
- St. John Chrysostom – Homilies on Genesis (Orthodox, 4th century)
- Description: A series of 67 homilies, with several covering Genesis 1, focusing on literal interpretation and moral/spiritual lessons. Chrysostom’s pastoral style makes the text accessible yet profound.
- Relevance: Widely respected in Orthodox tradition, suitable for lay readers.
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