Genesis 39:18

18 And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.

Genesis 39:18 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 39:18

And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried
For help from the servants, and frightened at his insolent attempt: that he left his garment with me, and fled out;
and then she brought it forth, and showed him it.

Genesis 39:18 In-Context

16 And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.

17 And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:

18 And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.

19 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.

20 And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.