Genesis 39:16 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for Genesis 39:16

BSB

So Potiphar's wife kept Joseph's cloak beside her until his master came home.

AKJV

And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.

CPDV

As a proof, therefore, of her fidelity, she retained the cloak, and she showed it to her husband, when he returned home.

ERV

And she laid up his garment by her, until his master came home.

NHEB

So she left his garment beside her, until his master came home.

SMT

And she will leave his garment by her till his lord came to his house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 39:16

AndshelaidupH3240VerbhisgarmentH899Noun MasculinebyherH681Noun MasculineuntilhislordH113Noun Masculine cameH935Verb homeH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 39:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 39:16

Summary

Woman preserves garment as false evidence

Place

Potiphar's house

Event

Woman secures false evidence against Joseph

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC