KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When she saw that he had left his coat in her hand and had run away,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the moment when Potiphar's wife realized that Joseph had escaped her advances, leaving behind his garment as evidence.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Joseph's time as a slave in Egypt, serving in the household of Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. Potiphar's wife had been trying to seduce Joseph, but he consistently refused her advances out of loyalty to his master and to God. When she grabbed his garment to force him to stay with her, Joseph chose to flee rather than compromise his integrity.
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