KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Joseph's master heard what his wife told him, saying 'This is how your servant treated me,' he became very angry.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Potiphar's anger when his wife falsely accused Joseph of trying to assault her.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph, a young Hebrew man, was sold into slavery and ended up serving in the household of Potiphar, an Egyptian official. Potiphar's wife tried to seduce Joseph, but he refused because it would be a sin against God. When she accused him falsely, Potiphar became furious and had Joseph imprisoned.
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