Gen 39:2-9 | TNotes | STEP | 39:2 God is mentioned for the first time (apart from 38:7-10 ) since Jacob built his altar in Bethel (35:1-15 ); his covenant name, “the Lord ,” is used for the first time since Jacob left Laban (31:49 ).

a39:2►

b38:7-10►

c35:1-15►

d31:49►

e39:5►

f22:18►

g39:6-10►

hProv 5–7►

iProv 1:7►

j9:10►

‏ Genesis 39:2-9

39:2 ^a God is mentioned for the first time (apart from 38:7-10 ^b) since Jacob built his altar in Bethel (35:1-15 ^c); his covenant name, “the Lord,” is used for the first time since Jacob left Laban (31:49 ^d).
39:5 ^e God began to bless Egypt through Joseph (see 22:18 ^f).
Summary for Gen 39:6-10: 39:6-10 ^g One of the major motifs of wisdom literature (see study note on 37:2–50:26) is to warn young people that immorality will lead them to disaster (cp. Prov 5–7 ^h). Joseph was able to resist temptation because he had godly wisdom—he was guided by the fear of the Lord (Prov 1:7 ⁱ; 9:10 ^j).