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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 />But as soon as I screamed for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/39.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“But when I screamed, he ran outside, leaving his cloak with me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But as soon as I lifted up my voice and cried, he left his garment beside me and fled out of the house.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />but when I screamed for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />so it happened, as I lifted my voice and cried out, that he left his garment with me and fled outside.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />but when I raised my voice and screamed, he left his garment beside me and fled outside.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and as I raised my voice and screamed, he left his garment beside me and fled outside.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and it happened as I raised my voice and screamed, that he left his garment beside me and fled outside.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and as I raised my voice and screamed, he left his garment beside me and fled outside.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />then as soon as I raised my voice and screamed, he left his robe with me and ran outside [the house].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but when I screamed for help, he left his garment beside me and ran outside.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but when I screamed for help, he left his garment with me and ran outside.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But when I screamed for help, he left his coat and ran out of the house." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But when I screamed, he ran outside and left his clothes with me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But when I screamed, he ran outside, leaving his robe beside me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But when I started to scream, he left his outer garment with me and ran outside."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />but when I screamed for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />but when I raised my voice and screamed, he left his outer garment and ran outside." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But when I raised my voice and cried out, he left his garment by me, and ran outside."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as I raised my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and as I lifted up my voice and cried, he left his garment by me, and ran outside.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and it comes to pass, when I lift my voice and call, that he leaves his garment near me, and flees outside.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and it cometh to pass, when I lift my voice and call, that he leaveth his garment near me, and fleeth without.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be as I lifted up my voice, and I will cry out, and he will let go his garment by me and will flee without.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when he heard me cry, he left the garment which I held, and fled out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when he had heard me cry out, he left behind the cloak that I held, and he fled outside.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But when I screamed, he left his cloak beside me and escaped outside.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but as soon as I raised my voice and cried out, he left his garment beside me, and fled outside.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But as I lifted up my voice and cried aloud, he left his garment in my hands, and fled, and got out to the street.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when I lifted my voice and I cried out, he left his garment in my hands and fled; he went out to the street.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled out.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, having left his clothes with me, he fled and departed forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/39-18.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=10057" 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">17</span>Then she told him the same story: “The Hebrew slave you brought us came to me to make sport of me, <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: ka·hă·rî·mî (Prep-k:: V-Hifil-Inf:: 1cs) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">but when I screamed for help,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·w·lî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wā·’eq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5800.htm" title="5800: way·ya·‘ă·zōḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To loosen, relinquish, permit. A primitive root; to loosen, i.e. Relinquish, permit, etc.">he left</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.">his cloak</a> <a href="/hebrew/681.htm" title="681: ’eṣ·lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- A joining together, proximity. From 'atsal; a side; near.">beside me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: way·yā·nās (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">and ran</a> <a href="/hebrew/2351.htm" title="2351: ha·ḥū·ṣāh (Art:: N-ms:: 3fs) -- The outside, a street. Or chuts; from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by a wall, i.e. Outside, outdoors.">out of the house.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>When his master heard the story his wife told him, saying, “This is what your slave did to me,” he burned with anger.…<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="/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/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34-35</a></span><br />For jealousy enrages a husband, and he will show no mercy in the day of vengeance. / He will not be appeased by any ransom, or persuaded by lavish gifts.<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="/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="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.<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 14:56-57</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:<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/6-13.htm">Acts 6:13</a></span><br />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, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">1 Peter 3:16</a></span><br />keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">1 Peter 4:14</a></span><br />If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.</p><p class="hdg">came to pass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-14.htm">Genesis 39:14</a></b></br> That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a></b></br> Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/23-1.htm">Exodus 23:1</a></b></br> Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.</p><p class="hdg">lifted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/22-13.htm">Genesis 22:13</a></b></br> And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind <i>him</i> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/39-16.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/genesis/39-16.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/genesis/39-14.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Fleeth</a> <a href="/genesis/39-13.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/genesis/39-16.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Help</a> <a href="/genesis/39-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/39-6.htm">Leaveth</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Running</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Screamed</a> <a href="/genesis/34-7.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/4-6.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/genesis/41-43.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/exodus/2-23.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Fleeth</a> <a href="/genesis/40-10.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/exodus/22-26.htm">Garment</a> <a href="/genesis/43-14.htm">Help</a> <a href="/genesis/40-1.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/2-23.htm">Leaveth</a> <a href="/genesis/40-20.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/exodus/9-29.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/exodus/4-3.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/exodus/4-3.htm">Running</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-27.htm">Screamed</a> <a href="/genesis/40-10.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Voice</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'; 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In the cultural context of ancient Egypt, a woman's scream would have been a call for immediate attention and assistance, indicating a serious breach of social norms. The act of screaming would have been seen as a defense mechanism, suggesting that she was the victim. This aligns with the biblical theme of false accusations, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">Psalm 35:11</a>, where false witnesses rise against the innocent.<p><b>he left his cloak beside me</b><br>The cloak, or garment, is a recurring symbol in Joseph's life, representing his status and identity. Earlier, Joseph's multicolored coat was a symbol of his father's favor, and its removal by his brothers marked his descent into slavery (<a href="/genesis/37-23.htm">Genesis 37:23</a>). Here, the cloak becomes evidence used against him, symbolizing the loss of his integrity in the eyes of others, despite his innocence. This parallels the stripping of Jesus' garments before His crucifixion (<a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Matthew 27:28</a>), where His dignity was publicly challenged.<p><b>and ran out of the house.”</b><br>Joseph's decision to flee is a demonstration of his commitment to righteousness and his refusal to sin against God, as he stated in <a href="/genesis/39-9.htm">Genesis 39:9</a>. This act of fleeing from temptation is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to flee from sexual immorality (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-18.htm">1 Corinthians 6:18</a>). Joseph's flight can be seen as a type of Christ, who also faced temptation but remained sinless (<a href="/hebrews/4-15.htm">Hebrews 4:15</a>). The house, as a setting, represents a place of both opportunity and danger, highlighting the need for vigilance and moral fortitude in all environments.<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 is the central figure in this account, falsely accused by Potiphar's wife.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/potiphar's_wife.htm">Potiphar's Wife</a></b><br>The unnamed wife of Potiphar, who attempts to seduce Joseph and, upon his refusal, falsely accuses him of assault.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/potiphar.htm">Potiphar</a></b><br>An Egyptian officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, who entrusts Joseph with the management of his household.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The setting of this event, where Joseph is living as a slave after being sold by his brothers.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house.htm">The House</a></b><br>The specific location within Potiphar's estate where the incident between Joseph and Potiphar's wife occurs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_temptation.htm">Integrity in Temptation</a></b><br>Joseph's response to temptation is a model of integrity. Despite the potential consequences, he chooses righteousness over sin. Believers are called to uphold their integrity, even when faced with difficult choices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_righteousness.htm">The Cost of Righteousness</a></b><br>Joseph's refusal leads to false accusations and imprisonment. This teaches that doing the right thing may not always lead to immediate reward but aligns with God's ultimate plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_trials.htm">God's Presence in Trials</a></b><br>Despite the false accusation and subsequent imprisonment, God remains with Joseph. This reassures believers that God is present and working through their trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_fleeing_from_sin.htm">The Power of Fleeing from Sin</a></b><br>Joseph's decision to flee from Potiphar's wife exemplifies the biblical principle of avoiding sin by removing oneself from tempting situations. Believers are encouraged to take proactive steps to avoid sin.<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/how_can_i_express_my_faith_at_work.htm">How can I express my faith at work?</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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_plot_of_chosen_generation.htm">Why was Joseph imprisoned in Egypt?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/39-18.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">but when I screamed for help,</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּהֲרִימִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ka·hă·rî·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he left</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲזֹ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·zōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5800.htm">Strong's 5800: </a> </span><span class="str2">To loosen, relinquish, permit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his cloak</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּגְד֛וֹ</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 me</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶצְלִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’eṣ·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common 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">and ran</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֥נָס</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·nās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flit, vanish away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out [of the house].”</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֽוּצָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥū·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2351.htm">Strong's 2351: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/39-18.htm">Genesis 39:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/39-18.htm">Genesis 39:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/39-18.htm">Genesis 39:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/39-18.htm">Genesis 39:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/39-18.htm">Genesis 39:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/39-18.htm">Genesis 39:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/39-18.htm">Genesis 39:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/39-18.htm">Genesis 39:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/39-18.htm">Genesis 39:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/39-18.htm">Genesis 39:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/39-18.htm">OT Law: Genesis 39:18 And it happened as I lifted up (Gen. 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