Genesis 39:19

It came about that, when his master heard the explanation his wife told him, “This is what your servant did to me,” he became very angry.

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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

18It came about that when I screamed, he left his clothing with me and fled outside.”

20Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined. He was there in the prison.

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Cross References

Genesis 4:5but Cain and his offering he did not accept. So Cain was very angry, and he scowled.

Proverbs 6:34For jealousy makes a man furious; 1 he will show no mercy when he takes his revenge. 1

Proverbs 29:12If a ruler pays attention to lies, 1 all his officials will be wicked. 1

Acts 25:16I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to hand over anyone before the accused had faced his accusers and had an opportunity to defend himself against 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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