Though Jehovah had not yet given a written law against adultery and no divine sentence was prescribed for having relations with another man’s wife, Joseph was aware of the principles of God - ordained marital faithfulness.
Meskipun Yehuwa belum memberikan hukum tertulis yang menentang percabulan dan tidak ada hukuman ilahi jika seseorang mengadakan hubungan dengan istri orang lain, Yusuf memahami prinsip - prinsip tentang kesetiaan perkawinan yang ditetapkan Allah.