Genesis 39:16
“And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.”
Genesis 39:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For a proof therefore of her fidelity, she kept the garment, and shewed it to her husband when he returned home:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And she laid up his garment by her, until his master came home.
- DARBYDarby
- And she laid his garment by her until his lord came home.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- She laid up his garment by her, until his master came home.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And she placeth his garment near her, until the coming in of his lord unto his house.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- She kept his garment with her until her husband came home.
Context: Genesis 39
14That 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:
15And 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.
16And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.
17And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:
18And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.
About Genesis 39: Joseph and Potiphar's Wife
Joseph is sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer, and becomes successful in his service. Potiphar's wife falsely accuses Joseph of attempted rape and he is imprisoned.
Commentary
Genesis chapter 39 is a pivotal chapter in the story of Joseph, the favored son of Jacob. It begins with Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers and taken to Egypt. Despite his difficult circumstances, Joseph is able to find favor in the eyes of his master, Potiphar. Potiphar puts Joseph in charge of his household and entrusts him with all of his possessions.