Genesis 39:15
New International Version
When he heard me scream for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.”

New Living Translation
When he heard me scream, he ran outside and got away, but he left his cloak behind with me.”

English Standard Version
And as soon as he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried out, he left his garment beside me and fled and got out of the house.”

Berean Standard Bible
When he heard me scream for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.”

King James Bible
And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.

New King James Version
And it happened, when he heard that I lifted my voice and cried out, that he left his garment with me, and fled and went outside.”

New American Standard Bible
When he heard that I raised my voice and screamed, he left his garment beside me and fled and went outside.”

NASB 1995
“When he heard that I raised my voice and screamed, he left his garment beside me and fled and went outside.”

NASB 1977
“And it came about when he heard that I raised my voice and screamed, that he left his garment beside me and fled, and went outside.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened that when he heard that I raised my voice and screamed, he left his garment beside me and fled and went outside.”

Amplified Bible
When he heard me screaming, he left his robe with me and ran outside [the house].”

Christian Standard Bible
When he heard me screaming for help, he left his garment beside me and ran outside.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When he heard me screaming for help, he left his garment with me and ran outside.”

American Standard Version
and it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled, and got him out.

Contemporary English Version
And when he heard me scream, he ran out of the house, leaving his coat with me."

English Revised Version
and it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled, and got him out.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As soon as he heard me scream, he ran outside and left his clothes with me."

Good News Translation
When he heard me scream, he ran outside, leaving his robe beside me."

International Standard Version
When he heard me starting to scream, he left his outer garment with me and fled outside."

Majority Standard Bible
When he heard me scream for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.”

NET Bible
When he heard me raise my voice and scream, he left his outer garment beside me and ran outside."

New Heart English Bible
It happened, when he heard that I raised my voice and cried out, that he left his garment by me and ran outside."

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when he heard that I raised my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and went out.

World English Bible
When he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, he left his garment by me, and ran outside.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and it comes to pass, when he hears that I have lifted up my voice and call, that he leaves his garment near me, and flees, and goes outside.”

Young's Literal Translation
and it cometh to pass, when he heareth that I have lifted up my voice and call, that he leaveth his garment near me, and fleeth, and goeth without.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be as he heard me that I lifted up my voice and I will cry, and he will let go his garment by me, will flee and come forth without.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he heard my voice, he left the garment that I held, and got him out.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and he had heard my voice, he left behind the cloak that I held, and he fled outside.”

New American Bible
When he heard me scream, he left his cloak beside me and escaped and ran outside.”

New Revised Standard Version
and when he heard me raise my voice and cry out, he left his garment beside me, and fled outside.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried aloud, he left his garment in my hands, and fled, and got out to the street.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when he heard that I lifted up my voice and I cried out, he left his garment with me and fled; he went out to the street.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled, and got him out.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, having left his clothes with me, he fled, and went forth out.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Joseph Falsely Imprisoned
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. 15 When he heard me scream for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.” 16So Potiphar’s wife kept Joseph’s cloak beside her until his master came home.…

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

Proverbs 6:19
a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.

Psalm 101:5
Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.

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, ...

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

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.’”

Acts 6:13
where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.

1 Peter 3:16
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

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

Proverbs 12:17
He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

Matthew 5:11
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

1 Timothy 5:19
Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

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.”

Mark 14:56-57
For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him:

John 8:44
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies.


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.

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.

lifted.

Genesis 22:13
And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.

his garment.

Genesis 39:12,13
And 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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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 he heard me scream for help
This phrase captures a pivotal moment in the narrative of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. The Hebrew word for "scream" is "צָעַק" (tsa'aq), which conveys a loud cry or call for assistance. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a scream would have been a public alarm, drawing attention to an urgent situation. This phrase is crucial as it sets the stage for the false accusation against Joseph, highlighting the deceit and manipulation by Potiphar's wife. Her scream was not a genuine call for help but a calculated move to entrap Joseph, reflecting the moral and ethical challenges he faced.

he left his cloak beside me
The "cloak" or "garment" in Hebrew is "בֶּגֶד" (beged), which can also mean "covering" or "garment." In the cultural and historical context of the time, a cloak was an essential piece of clothing, often signifying one's status or identity. Joseph's leaving of his cloak is symbolic of his integrity and his refusal to succumb to temptation. It also serves as a physical piece of evidence used against him, illustrating how something meant to protect and cover can be turned into a tool of deception. This act of leaving the cloak behind underscores Joseph's commitment to righteousness, even when it leads to personal loss.

and ran out of the house
The action of "ran" is translated from the Hebrew "נָס" (nas), meaning to flee or escape. This word choice emphasizes Joseph's urgent desire to remove himself from a compromising situation. In the broader scriptural context, fleeing from sin is a recurring theme, encouraging believers to actively avoid situations that could lead to moral failure. Joseph's decision to run out of the house is a testament to his character and his unwavering commitment to uphold his values, even in the face of false accusations and potential danger. This act of fleeing is not just a physical escape but a spiritual one, demonstrating the importance of maintaining one's integrity in the face of temptation.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When he heard
כְשָׁמְע֔וֹ (ḵə·šā·mə·‘ōw)
Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

me scream for help,
הֲרִימֹ֥תִי (hă·rî·mō·ṯî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise

he left
וַיַּעֲזֹ֤ב (way·ya·‘ă·zōḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit

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

beside me
אֶצְלִ֔י (’eṣ·lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity

and ran
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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