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Genesis 39:7 And it came about after these events that his master's wife looked with desire at Joseph, and she said, "Lie with me."

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      7. his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph--Egyptian women were not kept in the same secluded manner as females are in most Oriental countries now. They were treated in a manner more worthy of a civilized people--in fact, enjoyed much freedom both at home and abroad. Hence Potiphar's wife had constant opportunity of meeting Joseph. But the ancient women of Egypt were very loose in their morals. Intrigues and intemperance were vices very prevalent among them, as the monuments too plainly attest [WILKINSON]. Potiphar's wife was probably not worse than many of the same rank, and her infamous advances made to Joseph arose from her superiority of station.

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Brief Summary: Joseph prospered because the Lord was with him, Joseph becomes the ruler of Potiphar's house, Joseph resists Potiphar's wife, Joseph is falsely accused, Joseph is cast into prison, Joseph is made keeper of the prison.

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1 God is with Joseph
4 Joseph is made overseer in Potiphar's house
7 Joseph resists his master's wife's temptation
13 Jospeh is falsely accused
20 Joseph is cast into prison
21 God Is with him.

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