Genesis 39:18

18 And when he heard me cry, he left the garment which I held, 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 For a proof therefore of her fidelity, she kept the garment, and shewed it to her husband when he returned home:

17 And said: The Hebrew servant, whom thou hast brought, came to me to abuse me.

18 And when he heard me cry, he left the garment which I held, and fled out.

19 His master hearing these things, and giving too much credit to his wife’s words, was very angry,

20 And cast Joseph into the prison, where the king’s prisoners were kept, and he was there shut up.