Genesis 39:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 39:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 39:8 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 39:8 — KJV
“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;”
— Genesis 39:8 (KJV)
Genesis 39:8 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 39:8
“When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house. some...: Heb. matter of nakedness divorcement: Heb. cutting off”
Shares key themes with Genesis 39:8: wife, house, hath
“The LORD hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the LORD hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a bloody man. behold...: Heb. behold thee in thy evil”
Shares key themes with Genesis 39:8: behold, house, hath
“But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master hath spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD liveth, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 39:8: master, behold, hath
“Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 39:8: master, wife, behold
“If the thief be not found, then the master of the house shall be brought unto the judges, to see whether he have put his hand unto his neighbour's goods.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 39:8: master, house, hand
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