ESV Reformation Study Bible – Gen 39:9
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Gen 39:9

39:9 sin against God. Adultery was considered a great sin in the ancient Near East (20:9 and note), but Joseph was particularly conscious that he lived in the presence of God (cf. 2 Sam. 12:13; Ps. 51:4).