Genesis 39:19

His lord, upon hearing these things, and having excessive trust in the words of his mate, was very angry.

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In The King James Version

And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.

In Context

18And when he had heard me cry out, he left behind the cloak that I held, and he fled outside.”

20And he delivered Joseph into prison, where the prisoners of the king were kept, and he was enclosed in that place.

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Cross References

Genesis 4:5Yet in truth, he did not look with favor on Cain and his gifts. And Cain was vehemently angry, and his countenance fell.

Proverbs 6:34For the jealousy and fury of the husband will not spare him on the day of vindication,

Proverbs 29:12A leader who freely listens to lying words has only impious servants.

Acts 25:16I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to condemn any man, before he who is being accused has been confronted by his accusers and has received the opportunity to defend himself, so as to clear himself of the charges.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 39:14-19

13 And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth, 14 That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice: 15 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. 16 And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home. 17 And she spake unto… Read the whole commentary →

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