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Genesis 39:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And she kept his cloak with her until her husband came home.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Potiphar's wife keeping Joseph's garment as false evidence to support her lie about him attacking her.

📚 Historical Context

This takes place in ancient Egypt where Joseph was serving as a slave in Potiphar's household. Potiphar's wife had tried to seduce Joseph, but when he refused and fled, she grabbed his outer garment. She then used this garment as planted evidence to falsely accuse Joseph of attempted assault when her husband returned home.

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