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Genesis 39:11

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And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
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  1. Ephesians 5:12Rank 1 from verse 11
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    12For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

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    3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

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    24Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord.

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    15The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: and disguiseth his face.

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    5And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, and against the adulterers, and against false swearers, and against those that oppress the hireling in his wages, the widow, and the fatherless, and that turn aside the stranger from his right, and fear not me, saith the Lord of hosts.

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Genesis 39:11

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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COMBINED MEANING

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

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time

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A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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10And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.

11And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.

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12And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.

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