But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;
But he refused, and said to his master's wife, 'Look, my master doesn't worry about what happens in the house because of me, and he has put everything he owns under my care.'
Joseph is refusing his master's wife's advances by pointing out how much his master trusts him with everything.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical story of Joseph, he was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and ended up in Egypt, where he served Potiphar, a high-ranking official in Pharaoh's court. Joseph had gained his master's trust through his hard work and integrity, leading Potiphar to put him in charge of his entire household. This verse captures Joseph's moment of temptation when Potiphar's wife tried to seduce him, highlighting his commitment to honor his responsibilities.
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