Genesis 39:13

13 And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled forth,

Genesis 39:13 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 39:13

And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his
garment in her hand
And so all hopes of succeeding in her addresses to him were over: and [he] was fled forth;
into the streets, or into some out house, where business was carried on by servants under him.

Genesis 39:13 In-Context

11 And it came to pass about this time that Joseph went into the house to do his business, and there were none of the men of the house there within.

12 And she caught him by his garment, saying, "Lie with me." And he left his garment in her hand and fled, and got himself out.

13 And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled forth,

14 that she called unto the men of her house and spoke unto them, saying, "See, he hath brought in a Hebrew unto us to mock us. He came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice.

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 himself out."