Genesis 39:19

When Joseph’s master heard the statements which his wife made to him, his anger was aroused;

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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 I screamed he left his garment with me and fled.”

20and he took Joseph and put him into the prison, in the place where the king’s prisoners were confined. So he was left there in prison.

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Cross References

Genesis 4:5but he could not receive Cain and his offering with approval. Cain burned with anger and his face fell.

Acts 25:16My answer to them was, that it was not the practice of Romans to give up anyone to their accusers until the accused had met them face to face, and had also had an opportunity of answering the charges brought against them.

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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