Genesis 39:10 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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The Context of Genesis 39:10
Joseph persistently rejects her repeated advances.
What Does Genesis 39:10 Mean?
Potiphar's wife persists relentlessly, approaching Joseph repeatedly. The phrase 'day by day' indicates sustained temptation—not a single moment of testing but an ongoing assault on his resolve. Joseph demonstrates constancy by refusing again and again without weakening.
His refusal is both physical and relational. He does not merely avoid the sexual act; he avoids even being alone with her. Joseph removes himself from the situation entirely, showing that true virtue requires active avoidance of opportunity, not just passive resistance in the moment.
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What does Genesis 39:10 mean?
Joseph consistently refuses her daily solicitations.
What is the context of Genesis 39:10?
Joseph persistently rejects her repeated advances.