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Genesis 39

Genesis 39:19

Joseph Falsely Imprisoned · Genesis 39:13–23
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Translations

Modern
When his master heard the story his wife told him, saying, “This is what your slave did to me,” he burned with anger.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And it came to pass when his lord heard the words of his wife that she spoke to him, saying, “According to these words your servant did to me,” that his anger burned.
Latin
His auditis dominus, et nimium credulus verbis conjugis, iratus est valde:

Original

Hebrew
English
When his master heard the story his wife told him, saying, “This is what your slave did to me,” he burned with anger.

Notes

Genesis 39:19–20

This was the second time Joseph became imprisoned while faithfully doing the right thing. They deceptively used his clothing as false evidence (compare 37:23–24, 31–33).

Genesis 39:1–23

Joseph was honest and faithful in his work for Potiphar. This is very different from Judah, who failed morally (chapter 38). God was with Joseph (39:2–3, 21, 23). He helped Joseph succeed and become a blessing to others (see study notes on 12:1–9; 28:16–22), even while Joseph was a slave and later in prison.

Genesis 39:1–47:31

Joseph began as a slave, alienated from his brothers and separated from his father; he ended as Pharaoh’s viceroy. Through the trips to Egypt, the covenant family went from the brink of apostasy, divided by jealousy and deception, to being reconciled and united by Judah’s intercession and Joseph’s forgiveness.

Glossary

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Topics

Chastity: Joseph Decision: Joseph Egypt: Israel in Joseph Unjustly Cast Into Prison False Accusation: Incidents Illustrative of Against Joseph by Potiphar's Wife Malice: Potiphar's Wife Toward Joseph Master: Unjust Master: Potiphar's Wife to Joseph Servant: Good: Joseph Women: Potiphar's Wife, in Her Lascivious Lust and Slander Against Joseph