Genesis 39:15

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."

Genesis 39:15 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 39:15

And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice
and cried
He attempting to ravish her, as she would have it understood, but afraid, lest upon her outcry those that were in the house should come in to her assistance, and seize on him: that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out:
but why should he strip himself of his garment, and leave that behind him? he might have fled with it.

Genesis 39:15 In-Context

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."

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

17 And she spoke unto him according to these words, saying, "The Hebrew servant whom thou hast brought unto us came in unto me to mock me.