Genesis 39:13
New International Version
When she saw that he had left his cloak in her hand and had run out of the house,

New Living Translation
When she saw that she was holding his cloak and he had fled,

English Standard Version
And as soon as she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled out of the house,

Berean Standard Bible
When she saw that he had left his cloak in her hand and had run out of the house,

King James Bible
And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

New King James Version
And so it was, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and fled outside,

New American Standard Bible
When she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled outside,

NASB 1995
When she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled outside,

NASB 1977
When she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and had fled outside,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled outside,

Amplified Bible
When she saw that he had left his robe in her hand and had run outside,

Christian Standard Bible
When she saw that he had left his garment with her and had run outside,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When she saw that he had left his garment with her and had run outside,

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

Contemporary English Version
When this happened,

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When she realized that he had gone but had left his clothes behind,

Good News Translation
When she saw that he had left his robe and had run out of the house,

International Standard Version
When she realized that he had left his outer garment right there in her hand, she ran outside

Majority Standard Bible
When she saw that he had left his cloak in her hand and had run out of the house,

NET Bible
When she saw that he had left his outer garment in her hand and had run outside,

New Heart English Bible
When she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had run outside,

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and had fled forth,

World English Bible
When she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and had run outside,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass, when she sees that he has left his garment in her hand, and flees outside,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass when she seeth that he hath left his garment in her hand, and fleeth without,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be when she saw that he let go his garment in her hand and will flee without,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when the woman saw the garment in her hands, and herself disregarded,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when the woman saw the garment in her hands and herself being treated with disrespect,

New American Bible
When she saw that he had left his cloak in her hand as he escaped outside,

New Revised Standard Version
When she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled outside,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hands, and had fled out to the street,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was that when she saw that he left his garment in her hands and fled to the street.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his clothes in her hands, and fled, and gone forth,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Joseph Falsely Imprisoned
13 When she saw that he had left his cloak in her hand and had run out of the house, 14she called her household servants. “Look,” she said, “this Hebrew has been brought to us to make sport of us. He came to me so he could sleep with me, but I screamed as loud as I could.…

Cross References
Exodus 23:1
“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.

Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...

Proverbs 19:5
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:9
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

Proverbs 21:28
A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.

Deuteronomy 19:16-19
If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, / both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. / The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is proven to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother, ...

Psalm 27:12
Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

Psalm 35:11
Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about.

Psalm 109:2-3
For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. / They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause.

Matthew 26:59-61
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”

Mark 14:56-59
For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: / “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another that is made without hands.’” ...

Luke 23:2
And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”

Acts 6:11-13
Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.

Acts 24:5-9
We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. / but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, ...

Romans 3:8
Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

came to pass.

Genesis 38:1
And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.

garment in her hand.

Genesis 38:25
When she was brought forth, she sent to her father in law, saying, By the man, whose these are, am I with child: and she said, Discern, I pray thee, whose are these, the signet, and bracelets, and staff.

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Genesis 39
1. Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.
7. He resists temptation by Potiphar's Wife.
13. He is falsely accused by her.
20. He is cast into prison.
21. God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison.














When she saw
This phrase indicates a moment of realization and perception. In the Hebrew text, the word for "saw" is "רָאָה" (ra'ah), which means to see, perceive, or understand. This moment is pivotal as it marks the transition from temptation to accusation. It reflects the cunning and deceitful nature of Potiphar's wife, who, upon seeing the evidence of Joseph's cloak, begins to concoct a false narrative. This highlights the theme of false accusations and the trials of the righteous, a recurring theme in the Bible.

that he had left
The Hebrew word for "left" is "עָזַב" (azab), which can mean to leave, forsake, or abandon. Joseph's action of leaving his cloak behind is symbolic of his commitment to righteousness and his refusal to succumb to sin. It signifies his willingness to abandon even his personal belongings to maintain his integrity. This act of leaving is a powerful testament to Joseph's character and his unwavering faithfulness to God.

his cloak
The cloak, or "בֶּגֶד" (beged) in Hebrew, is a significant object in this narrative. It represents Joseph's identity and status within Potiphar's household. The cloak becomes a false witness against him, much like the bloodied coat of many colors did earlier in his life. This repetition of losing a garment under false pretenses underscores the theme of suffering and injustice that Joseph endures, yet it also foreshadows his eventual vindication and rise to power.

in her hand
The phrase "in her hand" signifies possession and control. In the Hebrew context, the hand ("יָד" - yad) often symbolizes power and authority. Potiphar's wife holding Joseph's cloak in her hand represents her attempt to exert control over the situation and manipulate the narrative to her advantage. It is a stark contrast to Joseph's lack of physical power in this moment, yet spiritually, he remains strong and unyielding.

and had run out
The act of running, "רָץ" (ratz) in Hebrew, conveys urgency and determination. Joseph's decision to flee is a demonstration of his commitment to purity and his desire to avoid sin at all costs. This action aligns with the biblical principle found in 1 Corinthians 6:18, which advises believers to flee from sexual immorality. Joseph's flight is an example of proactive righteousness, choosing to escape rather than entertain temptation.

of the house
The house, or "בַּיִת" (bayit) in Hebrew, is often a symbol of one's domain or sphere of influence. Joseph's departure from the house signifies his removal from a place of temptation and potential sin. It also foreshadows his physical removal from Potiphar's household, leading to his imprisonment. Yet, even in this, God's providence is at work, setting the stage for Joseph's eventual rise to power in Egypt. This highlights the theme of God's sovereignty and the belief that He can bring good out of seemingly dire circumstances.

Verses 13-15. - And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand (a very indiscreet act on the part of Joseph, considering the possible use that might be made of it), and was fled forth, that she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in (literally, one has brought in, the subject of the verb being indefinite) an Hebrew (literally, a man, an Hebrew) unto us to mock us (the verb עָחַק, from which comes Isaac, is here used in a bad sense; not the same as in Genesis 26:8); he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice: and it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me (literally, by my side), and fled, and got him out (or, went forth into the street, et supra).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When she saw
כִּרְאוֹתָ֔הּ (kir·’ō·w·ṯāh)
Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

that
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

he had left
עָזַ֥ב (‘ā·zaḇ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit

his cloak
בִּגְד֖וֹ (biḡ·ḏōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage

in her hand
בְּיָדָ֑הּ (bə·yā·ḏāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

and had run
וַיָּ֖נָס (way·yā·nās)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away

out [of the house],
הַחֽוּצָה׃ (ha·ḥū·ṣāh)
Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors


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