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.
Day after day she kept trying to persuade Joseph, but he refused to listen to her requests to sleep with her or even spend time alone with her.
This verse shows Joseph consistently refusing his master's wife's sexual advances, demonstrating remarkable moral strength and faithfulness to God.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joseph was a Hebrew slave in Egypt, sold by his brothers and serving in the household of Potiphar, an Egyptian official. Potiphar's wife persistently tried to tempt Joseph into an adulterous relationship, speaking to him daily with seductive advances. Despite the pressure, Joseph steadfastly refused, demonstrating his loyalty to God and his master as a way to honor his principles in a foreign and morally challenging culture.
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