KJV ORIGINAL
And 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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When he heard me raise my voice and scream for help, he left his cloak behind with me and ran away, escaping from the house.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how Potiphar's wife lied about Joseph, claiming he fled when she screamed, leaving his garment behind as 'evidence' of his supposed assault.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Potiphar's wife's false accusation against Joseph after he refused her sexual advances. In ancient Egypt, Hebrew slaves like Joseph had no legal protection against their masters' accusations. The garment she kept became fabricated evidence to support her lie when she reported to her husband and the other servants.
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