Genesis 39:12

she caught hold of his garment and tried to seduce him; but he left his garment in her hand and fled out of the house.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

11One day, however, when he went into the house to do his work and when none of the men of the household were at home,

13When she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled,

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Cross References

Genesis 39:10Day after day she tempted Joseph, but he did not listen to her nor accept her advances.

1 Corinthians 15:33Do not be deceived. ‘Good character is marred by evil company.’

Matthew Henry on Genesis 39:8-13

7 And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. 8 But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand; 9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? 10 And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph… Read the whole commentary →

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