And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.
She grabbed him by his clothes, saying, 'Sleep with me!' But he left his garment in her hand and ran away, escaping from the house.
This verse shows Joseph choosing to flee from sexual temptation rather than compromise his integrity, even when it cost him his cloak.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Joseph was a Hebrew slave in Egypt, sold by his brothers and serving in the household of Potiphar, an Egyptian official under Pharaoh. Potiphar's wife had been attempting to seduce Joseph, but he consistently refused because he feared God and wanted to remain faithful to his master. This verse captures the climax of that temptation, where Joseph flees from her advances, leaving his garment behind to escape the situation.
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