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
In the biblical narrative, Joseph was a Hebrew slave in Egypt serving Potiphar, a high-ranking official in Pharaoh's court, after being sold by his brothers. Potiphar's wife tried to seduce him, but Joseph resisted and fled, leaving his garment in her hand as evidence of his escape. This event is part of a larger story that highlights Joseph's integrity and God's protection amid injustice and temptation.
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