What is Genesis 39 all about?
Bible Gateway Genesis 39 :: NIV. Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. Potiphar, an Egyptian who was one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned.
What can we learn from Genesis chapter 39?
The Importance of Avoiding Tempting Situations. One principle that we can identify from Genesis 39:11–12 is that if we remove ourselves from tempting situations, then we will have greater ability to resist temptation. One way to resist tempting situations is to do all we can to avoid those situations.
Why was Potiphar’s wife attracted to Joseph?
Potiphar wife’s personal circumstances drove her to desire Joseph. Potiphar was an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guards (Gen 39:1). As such, during those times, officers were sometimes made a eunuch to keep him loyal and reliable, even if he was married, so he wouldn’t be influenced physically.
How did God show grace to Joseph through his unjust imprisonment?
How did God show grace to Joseph through his unjust imprisonment? God shown kindness and granted him favor, and the prison warden put him in charge and responsible for all those held in prison.
What are the lessons we can learn from Joseph’s story?
Joseph’s dreams first get him into trouble, but his ability to understand them leads him to be chosen by the Pharaoh and to save the world. We could learn a lesson about the mysteries of how the world works. Believers and non-believers can see it as an illustration of the need to keep trying and persevere.
Why did God make Joseph suffer?
Joseph put it this way: “You (brothers of mine) meant to harm me, BUT GOD intended it for a good purpose, so He could preserve the lives of many people…” (Genesis 50:20).
Was Joseph a eunuch?
Genesis 37:[36] The Madianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Putiphar, an eunuch of Pharao, captain of the soldiers.
How did Potiphar react when he heard his wife words?
‘ And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke unto him, saying: ‘After this manner did thy servant to me’; that his wrath was kindled.
What tactics did Potiphar’s wife use to Joseph?
Potiphar’s Wife tried to seduce Joseph, who eluded her advances. As Joseph repelled her attempt to lure him into her bed, she grabbed him by his coat: “And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
Why did Joseph refuse to sleep with Potiphar’s wife?
The bible teaches that human beings are to be servants of God and of no one else. For Joseph to refuse Potiphar’s wife was for him to honour his owner Potiphar—and to dishonour God, his true master. Potiphar’s wife also seems to be owned by Potiphar.