Genesis 39:19

And it came to pass, when his lord heard the words of his wife which she spake unto him saying, According to these words, hath thy servant done to me, Then was kindled his anger.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 it came to pass when I lifted high my voice and cried out, then left he his garment beside me, and fled outside.

20So Joseph’s lord took him and delivered him up to the prison,: the place where, the prisoners of the king, were imprisoned,—so he was there, in the prison.

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Cross References

Genesis 4:5but of Cain and his present, he approved not,—and it angered Cain greatly, and his countenance fell.

Proverbs 6:34For, jealousy, is the rage of a man, nor will he spare, in the day of avenging;

Proverbs 29:12When a ruler giveth heed to the word of falsehood, all his attendants, become lawless.

Acts 25:16unto whom made answer—That it is not a custom with Romans, to grant as a favour any man, before the accused, face to face, should have his accusers, and, opportunity of defence, should receive, concerning the charge.

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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