Genesis 39:19

19 When Joseph's master heard what his wife said Joseph had done, he became very angry.

Genesis 39:19 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 39:19

And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his
wife
The story she related concerning Joseph, which was her own invention, and a lie: which she spake unto him, saying, after this manner did thy servant to
me;
attempting to violate her chastity, as she pretended: that his wrath was kindled;
that is, against Joseph, without strictly examining her words, which they would not bear, her story being but ill put together, and without hearing Joseph's defence.

Genesis 39:19 In-Context

17 and she told him the same story. She said, "This Hebrew slave you brought here came in to shame me!
18 When he came near me, I screamed. He ran away, but he left his coat."
19 When Joseph's master heard what his wife said Joseph had done, he became very angry.
20 So Potiphar arrested Joseph and put him into the prison where the king's prisoners were put. And Joseph stayed there in the prison.
21 But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him kindness and caused the prison warden to like Joseph.
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