Genesis 39:12

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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Other Translations for Genesis 39:12

BSB
She grabbed Joseph by his cloak and said, "Sleep with me!" But leaving his cloak in her hand, he escaped and ran outside.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
And she, grasping the hem of his garment, said, "Sleep with me." But he, leaving behind the cloak in her hand, fled and went outside.
ERV
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.
NHEB
She grabbed him by his garment, saying, "Sleep with me. "And he left his garment in her hand and ran outside.
SMT
And she will seize him by his garment, saying, Lie with me. And he will let go his garment in her hand, and will flee and come forth without.

Commentary for Genesis 39:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 39:12
Summary
Woman seduces Joseph, he escapes leaving clothing
Place
Potiphar's house
Event
Joseph flees seduction attempt
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative