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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/39.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />She kept his cloak beside her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/39.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />She kept the cloak with her until her husband came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then she laid up his garment by her until his master came home,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Potiphar’s wife kept Joseph’s cloak beside her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So she kept his garment with her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So she left his garment beside her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So she left his garment beside her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So she left his garment beside her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And she placed his garment beside her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So she left Joseph’s [outer] robe beside her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She put Joseph’s garment beside her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She put Joseph&#8217s garment beside her until his master came home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And she laid up his garment by her, until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Potiphar's wife kept Joseph's coat until her husband came home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And she laid up his garment by her, until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />She kept Joseph's clothes with her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She kept his robe with her until Joseph's master came home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She kept his outer garment by her side until Joseph's master came home, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Potiphar?s wife kept Joseph?s cloak beside her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So she laid his outer garment beside her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So she left his garment beside her, until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And she laid up his garment by her until his lord came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She laid up his garment by her, until his master came home. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And she places his garment near her, until the coming in of his lord to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And she placeth his garment near her, until the coming in of his lord unto his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And she will leave his garment by her till his lord came to his house.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For a proof therefore of her fidelity, she kept the garment, and shewed it to her husband when he returned home: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />As a proof, therefore, of her fidelity, she retained the cloak, and she showed it to her husband, when he returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />She kept the cloak with her until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then she kept his garment by her until his master came home,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And she laid up his garment by her, until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And she laid aside his garment with her until his lord came into the house.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And she laid up his garment by her, until his master came home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So she leaves the clothes by her, until the master came to his house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/39-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10046" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Joseph Falsely Imprisoned</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>When he heard me scream for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.” <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5117.htm" title="5117: wat·tan·naḥ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To rest, i.e. settle down">So Potiphar’s wife kept</a> <a href="/hebrew/899.htm" title="899: biḡ·ḏōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage. From bagad; a covering, i.e. Clothing; also treachery or pillage.">Joseph’s cloak</a> <a href="/hebrew/681.htm" title="681: ’eṣ·lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- A joining together, proximity. From 'atsal; a side; near.">beside her</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">his master</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō·w (V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bê·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">home.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>Then she told him the same story: “The Hebrew slave you brought us came to me to make sport of me,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">Genesis 37:31-33</a></span><br />Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood. / They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe or not.” / His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Exodus 23:1</a></span><br />“You shall not spread a false report. Do not join the wicked by being a malicious witness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a></span><br />There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">Psalm 35:11</a></span><br />Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Psalm 109:2-3</a></span><br />For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. / They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-5.htm">Proverbs 19:5</a></span><br />A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-9.htm">Proverbs 19:9</a></span><br />A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-16.htm">Deuteronomy 19:16-19</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/21-8.htm">1 Kings 21:8-13</a></span><br />Then Jezebel wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city. / In the letters she wrote: “Proclaim a fast and give Naboth a seat of honor among the people. / But seat two scoundrels opposite him and have them testify, ‘You have cursed both God and the king!’ Then take him out and stone him to death.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-3.htm">Jeremiah 9:3-6</a></span><br />“They bend their tongues like bows; lies prevail over truth in the land. For they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account,” declares the LORD. / “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-61</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-56.htm">Mark 14:56-59</a></span><br />For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: / “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this man-made temple, and in three days I will build another that is made without hands.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Luke 23:2</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Acts 6:11-13</a></span><br />Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5-9</a></span><br />We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. / but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12,32</a></b></br> The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/4-22.htm">Jeremiah 4:22</a></b></br> For my people <i>is</i> foolish, they have not known me; they <i>are</i> sottish children, and they have none understanding: they <i>are</i> wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-3.htm">Jeremiah 9:3-5</a></b></br> And they bend their tongues <i>like</i> their bow <i>for</i> lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/genesis/35-27.htm">Home</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-9.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/genesis/38-19.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/genesis/39-9.htm">Master</a> <a href="/genesis/22-9.htm">Placeth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/39-18.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/genesis/39-18.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/genesis/39-18.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/genesis/43-16.htm">Home</a> <a href="/genesis/39-18.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/genesis/39-19.htm">Master</a> <a href="/genesis/41-42.htm">Placeth</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 39</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">He resists temptation by Potiphar's Wife.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-13.htm">He is falsely accused by her.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">He is cast into prison.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/39.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/39.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Potiphar’s wife kept Joseph’s cloak beside her</b><br>Potiphar's wife holding onto Joseph's cloak is significant in the narrative of Joseph's trials. The cloak, a piece of evidence she uses to falsely accuse Joseph, symbolizes the deceit and manipulation she employs. This act of keeping the cloak is reminiscent of the earlier incident where Joseph's brothers used his coat to deceive their father, Jacob, into believing Joseph was dead. The cloak represents Joseph's vulnerability and the recurring theme of garments in his life, which often signify changes in his status and circumstances.<p><b>until his master came home.</b><br>The phrase indicates a waiting period, suggesting premeditation and the seriousness of the accusation she plans to make. Potiphar, as an Egyptian official, would have had significant responsibilities, and his return home marks a pivotal moment in the narrative. The cultural context of ancient Egypt, where household servants were expected to be loyal and trustworthy, heightens the gravity of the accusation against Joseph. This moment foreshadows the impending trial Joseph will face, drawing parallels to the trials of Jesus Christ, who was also falsely accused and suffered unjustly. The anticipation of Potiphar's return underscores the tension and impending conflict in the story.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>A Hebrew slave in Egypt, known for his integrity and faithfulness to God. He was sold into slavery by his brothers and ended up in the house of Potiphar, an Egyptian official.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/potiphar's_wife.htm">Potiphar's Wife</a></b><br>The unnamed wife of Potiphar, who attempted to seduce Joseph. When he refused her advances, she falsely accused him of trying to assault her.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/potiphar.htm">Potiphar</a></b><br>An Egyptian officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard. He was Joseph's master and trusted him with the management of his household.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The setting of this account, where Joseph was taken as a slave and where he rose to prominence despite the false accusations against him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_cloak.htm">The Cloak</a></b><br>A garment belonging to Joseph, which Potiphar's wife used as false evidence to accuse him of wrongdoing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_adversity.htm">Integrity in Adversity</a></b><br>Joseph's refusal to sin with Potiphar's wife demonstrates the importance of maintaining integrity, even when faced with temptation and false accusations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_false_accusations.htm">The Power of False Accusations</a></b><br>Potiphar's wife's actions remind us of the destructive power of lies and the importance of seeking truth and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the immediate negative consequences of the false accusation, God used these events to position Joseph for a greater purpose, illustrating His sovereignty and providence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>Joseph's commitment to serving faithfully, regardless of his circumstances, is a model for believers to serve God and others wholeheartedly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_timing.htm">Trusting God's Timing</a></b><br>Joseph's account encourages believers to trust in God's timing and plan, even when circumstances seem unjust or difficult.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 39</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/joseph's_response_to_potiphar's_wife.htm">How did Joseph respond to Potiphar's wife's advances?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_trials_strengthen_faith.htm">How do trials test and strengthen your faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_potiphar's_wife's_actions_important.htm">What is the significance of Potiphar's wife's actions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_clothing_proving_guilt_in_egypt.htm">In Genesis 39:11-14, is there any archaeological or historical evidence supporting the practice of using clothing to prove guilt or innocence in ancient Egypt?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/39.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 16-18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And she laid up his garment by her</span> (literally, <span class="accented">by her side</span>)<span class="accented">, <span class="cmt_word"></span>until his lord came home</span> (literally, <span class="accented">until the coming of his lord to his house</span>). <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us</span> (here she charges her husband with being indirectly at least the cause of the alleged affront which had been put upon her), <span class="cmt_word">came in unto me to mock me</span>: - "she seemed too modest to speak in plain terms of Joseph's crime (Lawson) - <span class="cmt_word">and it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me and fled out</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> went forth into the street, <span class="accented">ut supra</span>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/39-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So [Potiphar’s wife] kept</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתַּנַּ֥ח</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tan·naḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3240.htm">Strong's 3240: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joseph’s garment</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּגְד֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(biḡ·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_899.htm">Strong's 899: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beside her</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶצְלָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(’eṣ·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_681.htm">Strong's 681: </a> </span><span class="str2">A joining together, proximity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his master</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">בּ֥וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(bō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">home.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּיתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(bê·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/39-16.htm">Genesis 39:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/39-16.htm">Genesis 39:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/39-16.htm">Genesis 39:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/39-16.htm">Genesis 39:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/39-16.htm">Genesis 39:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/39-16.htm">Genesis 39:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/39-16.htm">Genesis 39:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/39-16.htm">Genesis 39:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/39-16.htm">Genesis 39:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/39-16.htm">Genesis 39:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/39-16.htm">OT Law: Genesis 39:16 She laid up his garment by her (Gen. 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