Genesis 39:19

When his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, “This is what your servant did to me,” his wrath was kindled.

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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 as I lifted up my voice and cried, he left his garment by me, and ran outside.”

20Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, the place where the king’s prisoners were bound, and he was there in custody.

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Cross References

Genesis 4:5but he didn’t respect Cain and his offering. Cain was very angry, and the expression on his face fell.

Proverbs 6:34For jealousy arouses the fury of the husband. He won’t spare in the day of vengeance.

Proverbs 29:12If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

Acts 25:16I answered them that it is not the custom of the Romans to give up any man to destruction before the accused has met the accusers face to face and has had opportunity to make his defence concerning the matter laid against him.

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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