And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.
After these things happened, his master's wife noticed Joseph and was attracted to him. She said to him, 'Sleep with me.'
The writer is showing how Potiphar's wife tried to seduce Joseph, creating a major moral test for him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Joseph was a young Hebrew man who had been sold into slavery in Egypt by his jealous brothers and ended up serving in the household of Potiphar, an Egyptian official and captain of the guard. Despite his lowly status, Joseph had gained his master's trust through his hard work and integrity, rising to a position of responsibility over the household. This verse depicts a pivotal moment where Potiphar's wife attempts to seduce Joseph, illustrating the moral and cultural temptations faced by individuals in ancient Near Eastern societies, where slavery and household dynamics often involved power imbalances.
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