Genesis 39:17

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:

Genesis 39:17 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 39:17

And she spake unto him according to these words
When her husband came home she related to him the above affair, according to the purport of the above words, and in much the same manner, and to the same import as she had to the men of her house: saying, the Hebrew servant which thou hast brought unto us came in
unto me to mock me;
in an obscene manner, using filthy words and actions, contrary to the rules of chastity as well as good manners; or, in other words, to lie with her, which she pretended he solicited.

Genesis 39:17 In-Context

15 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.

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 .