Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When he heard me scream for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.” New Living Translation When he heard me scream, he ran outside and got away, but he left his cloak behind with me.” English Standard Version And as soon as he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried out, he left his garment beside me and fled and got out of the house.” Berean Standard Bible When he heard me scream for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.” King James Bible 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 him out. New King James Version And it happened, when he heard that I lifted my voice and cried out, that he left his garment with me, and fled and went outside.” New American Standard Bible When he heard that I raised my voice and screamed, he left his garment beside me and fled and went outside.” NASB 1995 “When he heard that I raised my voice and screamed, he left his garment beside me and fled and went outside.” NASB 1977 “And it came about when he heard that I raised my voice and screamed, that he left his garment beside me and fled, and went outside.” Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that when he heard that I raised my voice and screamed, he left his garment beside me and fled and went outside.” Amplified Bible When he heard me screaming, he left his robe with me and ran outside [the house].” Christian Standard Bible When he heard me screaming for help, he left his garment beside me and ran outside.” Holman Christian Standard Bible When he heard me screaming for help, he left his garment with me and ran outside.” American Standard Version and it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled, and got him out. Contemporary English Version And when he heard me scream, he ran out of the house, leaving his coat with me." English Revised Version and it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled, and got him out. GOD'S WORD® Translation As soon as he heard me scream, he ran outside and left his clothes with me." Good News Translation When he heard me scream, he ran outside, leaving his robe beside me." International Standard Version When he heard me starting to scream, he left his outer garment with me and fled outside." Majority Standard Bible When he heard me scream for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.? NET Bible When he heard me raise my voice and scream, he left his outer garment beside me and ran outside." New Heart English Bible It happened, when he heard that I raised my voice and cried out, that he left his garment by me and ran outside." Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, when he heard that I raised my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and went out. World English Bible When he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, he left his garment by me, and ran outside.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it comes to pass, when he hears that I have lifted up my voice and call, that he leaves his garment near me, and flees, and goes outside.” Young's Literal Translation and it cometh to pass, when he heareth that I have lifted up my voice and call, that he leaveth his garment near me, and fleeth, and goeth without.' Smith's Literal Translation And it will be as he heard me that I lifted up my voice and I will cry, and he will let go his garment by me, will flee and come forth without. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he heard my voice, he left the garment that I held, and got him out. Catholic Public Domain Version and he had heard my voice, he left behind the cloak that I held, and he fled outside.” New American Bible When he heard me scream, he left his cloak beside me and escaped and ran outside.” New Revised Standard Version and when he heard me raise my voice and cry out, he left his garment beside me, and fled outside.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried aloud, he left his garment in my hands, and fled, and got out to the street. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when he heard that I lifted up my voice and I cried out, he left his garment with me and fled; he went out to the street.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled, and got him out.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, having left his clothes with me, he fled, and went forth out. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Falsely Imprisoned…14she called her household servants. “Look,” she said, “this Hebrew has been brought to us to make sport of us. He came to me so he could sleep with me, but I screamed as loud as I could. 15 When he heard me scream for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.” 16So Potiphar’s wife kept Joseph’s cloak beside her until his master came home.… Cross References Exodus 23:1 “You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness. Proverbs 6:19 a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers. Psalm 101:5 Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure. Deuteronomy 19:16-19 If a false witness testifies against someone, accusing him of a crime, / both parties to the dispute must stand in the presence of the LORD, before the priests and judges who are in office at that time. / The judges shall investigate thoroughly, and if the witness is proven to be a liar who has falsely accused his brother, ... Proverbs 19:5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape. Matthew 26:59-61 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” Acts 6:13 where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. Psalm 35:11 Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about. Proverbs 12:17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit. Matthew 5:11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. 1 Timothy 5:19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” Mark 14:56-57 For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. Treasury of Scripture 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 him out. came to pass. Genesis 38:1 And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah. lifted. Genesis 22:13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son. his garment. Genesis 39:12,13 And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out… Jump to Previous Cloak Coat Cried Fled Fleeth Garment Heard Heareth Hearing Help House Lifted Outside Raised Ran Running Screamed VoiceJump to Next Cloak Coat Cried Fled Fleeth Garment Heard Heareth Hearing Help House Lifted Outside Raised Ran Running Screamed VoiceGenesis 39 1. Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.7. He resists temptation by Potiphar's Wife. 13. He is falsely accused by her. 20. He is cast into prison. 21. God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison. When he heard me scream for help This phrase is part of Potiphar's wife's false accusation against Joseph. In the cultural context of ancient Egypt, a woman's scream would have been a serious call for help, potentially alerting household servants or guards. The accusation is designed to portray Joseph as an aggressor, which contrasts sharply with his character as depicted throughout Genesis. This moment is pivotal in Joseph's life, leading to his imprisonment. The theme of false accusation is echoed in other biblical narratives, such as the trials of Jesus, who was also falsely accused (Matthew 26:59-61). he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephA Hebrew slave in Egypt, known for his integrity and faithfulness to God. He is the central figure in this account, falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. 2. Potiphar's Wife The unnamed wife of Potiphar, who attempts to seduce Joseph and, upon his refusal, falsely accuses him of assault. 3. Potiphar An Egyptian officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, who has entrusted Joseph with the management of his household. 4. Egypt The setting of this account, where Joseph is living as a slave after being sold by his brothers. 5. The House The specific location within Potiphar's estate where the incident between Joseph and Potiphar's wife occurs. Teaching Points Integrity in TemptationJoseph's refusal to sin against God, even when faced with persistent temptation, serves as a model for maintaining integrity in challenging situations. The Cost of Righteousness Joseph's experience illustrates that doing the right thing may lead to unjust suffering, yet it is crucial to remain faithful to God's standards. God's Presence in Trials Despite the false accusation and imprisonment, God's presence with Joseph (Genesis 39:21) reassures believers of His faithfulness during trials. Fleeing from Sin Joseph's immediate action to flee from temptation is a practical example for believers to avoid compromising situations. Trusting God's Sovereignty Joseph's account encourages believers to trust in God's overarching plan, even when circumstances seem unjust or difficult. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When he heardכְשָׁמְע֔וֹ (ḵə·šā·mə·‘ōw) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently me scream for help, הֲרִימֹ֥תִי (hă·rî·mō·ṯî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise he left וַיַּעֲזֹ֤ב (way·ya·‘ă·zōḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit his cloak בִּגְדוֹ֙ (biḡ·ḏōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage beside me אֶצְלִ֔י (’eṣ·lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity and ran וַיָּ֖נָס (way·yā·nās) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5127: To flit, vanish away out [of the house].” הַחֽוּצָה׃ (ha·ḥū·ṣāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors Links Genesis 39:15 NIVGenesis 39:15 NLT Genesis 39:15 ESV Genesis 39:15 NASB Genesis 39:15 KJV Genesis 39:15 BibleApps.com Genesis 39:15 Biblia Paralela Genesis 39:15 Chinese Bible Genesis 39:15 French Bible Genesis 39:15 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 39:15 It happened when he heard that (Gen. 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