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He isn`t greater in this house than I, neither has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?"

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A Three-Layered Defense

Commentators highlight that Joseph's refusal was not based on a single reason but a three-fold argument. He appealed to honor (betraying his master's total trust), the inherent evil of the act (calling it "this great wickedness"), and piety (recognizing it as a "sin against God"). This provides a robust model for resisting temptation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 39:1–23

18th Century

Theologian

According to our reckoning, Perez and Zerah were born when Judah was in his twenty-eighth year, and therefore, Joseph was in his twenty-fourth. Her…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 39:9

17th Century

Pastor

[There is] none greater in this house than I
Not any of the servants of the house, he was the chief of them, who had…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 39:7–12

17th Century

Minister

Beauty, whether in men or women, often proves a snare both to themselves and others. This forbids pride in it and requires constant watchfulness ag…