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that his wrath was kindled. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/39.htm">New King James Version</a> So it was, when his master heard the words which his wife spoke to him, saying, “Your servant did to me after this manner,” that his anger was aroused. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now when his master heard the words of his wife which she spoke to him, saying, “This is what your slave did to me,” his anger burned. <a href="/nasb/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, &#8220This is what your slave did to me,&#8221 his anger burned. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now it came about when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, “This is what your slave did to me,” that his anger burned. <a href="/lsb/genesis/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened that when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, “This is what your slave did to me,” his anger burned. <a href="/amp/genesis/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And when Joseph’s master heard the words of his wife, saying, “This is the way your servant treated me,” his anger burned. <a href="/csb/genesis/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When his master heard the story his wife told him—“These are the things your slave did to me”—he was furious <a href="/hcsb/genesis/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When his master heard the story his wife told him—"These are the things your slave did to me"—he was furious <a href="/asv/genesis/39.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/genesis/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Potiphar became very angry <a href="/erv/genesis/39.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/genesis/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When Potiphar heard his wife's story, especially when she said, "This is what your slave did to me," he became very angry. <a href="/gnt/genesis/39.htm">Good News Translation</a> Joseph's master was furious <a href="/isv/genesis/39.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Joseph's master heard his wife's claim to the effect that "This is how your servant treated me," he flew into a rage, <a href="/msb/genesis/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When his master heard the story his wife told him, saying, ?This is what your slave did to me,? he burned with anger. <a href="/net/genesis/39.htm">NET Bible</a> When his master heard his wife say, "This is the way your slave treated me," he became furious. <a href="/nheb/genesis/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And it happened when his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, saying, "This is what your servant did to me," that he became furious. <a href="/wbt/genesis/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled. <a href="/web/genesis/39.htm">World English Bible</a> When his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, “This is what your servant did to me,” his wrath was kindled. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, when his lord hears the words of his wife, which she has spoken to him, saying, “According to these things has your servant done to me,” that his anger burns; <a href="/ylt/genesis/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass when his lord heareth the words of his wife, which she hath spoken unto him, saying, 'According to these things hath thy servant done to me,' that his anger burneth; <a href="/slt/genesis/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be as his lord heard the words of his wife which she spake to him, saying, According to these words thy servant did to me; and his anger will be kindled.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> His master hearing these things, and giving too much credit to his wife's words, was very angry. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> His lord, upon hearing these things, and having excessive trust in the words of his mate, was very angry. <a href="/nabre/genesis/39.htm">New American Bible</a> When the master heard his wife’s story in which she reported, “Thus and so your servant did to me,” he became enraged. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, saying, “This is the way your servant treated me,” he became enraged.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, After this manner did your servant to me; his wrath was kindled. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when his lord heard the words of his wife that she had told him: “According to these words your Servant did to me”, his anger was inflamed.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke unto him, saying: 'After this manner did thy servant to me'; that his wrath was kindled. <a href="/sep/genesis/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass, when his master heard all the words of his wife, that she spoke to him, saying, Thus did thy servant to me, that he was very angry. <a href="/parallel/genesis/39-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=10063" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/39.htm">Joseph Falsely Imprisoned</a> …18but when I screamed for help, he left his cloak beside me and ran out of the house.” 19<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.">When</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/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: ḵiš·mō·a‘ (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the story</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">his wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·bə·rāh (V-Piel-Perf-3fs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">told</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: hā·’êl·leh (Art:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">“This</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: kad·də·ḇā·rîm (Prep-k, Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·de·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">your slave</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ʿå̄·śå̄h (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">did</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: way·yi·ḥar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">he burned</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">with anger.</a> 20So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a> So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. <a href="/genesis/41-14.htm">Genesis 41:14</a> So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. <a href="/exodus/1-12.htm">Exodus 1:12-14</a> But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and flourished; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites. / They worked the Israelites ruthlessly / and made their lives bitter with hard labor in brick and mortar, and with all kinds of work in the fields. Every service they imposed was harsh. <a href="/exodus/2-11.htm">Exodus 2:11-15</a> One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to his own people and observed their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people. / After looking this way and that and seeing no one, he struck down the Egyptian and hid his body in the sand. / The next day Moses went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, “Why are you attacking your companion?” ... <a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8-9</a> And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?” / And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David. <a href="/1_samuel/19-9.htm">1 Samuel 19:9-10</a> But as Saul was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, a spirit of distress from the LORD came upon him. While David was playing the harp, / Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded him and the spear struck the wall. And David fled and escaped that night. <a href="/1_samuel/22-9.htm">1 Samuel 22:9-18</a> But Doeg the Edomite, who had stationed himself with Saul’s servants, answered: “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob. / Ahimelech inquired of the LORD for him and gave him provisions. He also gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.” / Then the king sent messengers to summon Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and his father’s whole family, who were priests at Nob. And all of them came to the king. ... <a href="/2_samuel/11-14.htm">2 Samuel 11:14-15</a> The next morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah. / In the letter he wrote: “Put Uriah at the front of the fiercest battle; then withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down and killed.” <a href="/esther/3-5.htm">Esther 3:5-6</a> When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay him homage, he was filled with rage. / And when he learned the identity of Mordecai’s people, he scorned the notion of laying hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he sought to destroy all of Mordecai’s people, the Jews, throughout the kingdom of Xerxes. <a href="/psalms/105-17.htm">Psalm 105:17-19</a> He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, / until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. <a href="/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34-35</a> 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. <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4-5</a> Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him. / Finally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.” <a href="/matthew/27-18.htm">Matthew 27:18</a> For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him. <a href="/mark/15-10.htm">Mark 15:10</a> For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over. <a href="/luke/23-20.htm">Luke 23:20-25</a> Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again, / but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” / A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, After this manner did your servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.heard.<a href="/job/29-16.htm">Job 29:16</a> I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.<a href="/proverbs/18-17.htm">Proverbs 18:17</a> He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.<a href="/proverbs/29-12.htm">Proverbs 29:12</a> If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.his wrath.<a href="/genesis/4-5.htm">Genesis 4:5,6</a> But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell… <a href="/proverbs/6-34.htm">Proverbs 6:34,35</a> For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance… <a href="/songs/8-7.htm">Song of Solomon 8:7</a> Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/39-8.htm">Account</a> <a href="/genesis/31-35.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/genesis/34-7.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/genesis/39-17.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/genesis/31-36.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/genesis/30-2.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/genesis/39-15.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/genesis/30-2.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/genesis/32-19.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/genesis/39-16.htm">Master</a> <a href="/genesis/39-17.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/39-17.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/genesis/39-17.htm">Story</a> <a href="/genesis/34-31.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/genesis/38-21.htm">Way</a> <a href="/genesis/39-9.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Wife's</a> <a href="/genesis/39-17.htm">Words</a> <a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/40-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/genesis/44-18.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/genesis/40-2.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Bondman</a> <a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/exodus/32-20.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/genesis/41-15.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Heareth</a> <a href="/genesis/42-1.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/exodus/4-14.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Master</a> <a href="/genesis/40-1.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/44-10.htm">Slave</a> <a href="/exodus/10-2.htm">Story</a> <a href="/genesis/42-30.htm">Treated</a> <a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Way</a> <a href="/genesis/41-45.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/leviticus/18-11.htm">Wife's</a> <a href="/genesis/42-16.htm">Words</a> <a href="/genesis/49-6.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 39</div>1. <a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Joseph is bought by Potiphar, and preferred in the family.</a> 7. <a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">He resists temptation by Potiphar's Wife.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/39-13.htm">He is falsely accused by her.</a> 20. <a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">He is cast into prison.</a> 21. <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">God is with him there, and he is advanced by the keeper of prison.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>When his master heard the story his wife told him In the context of <a href="/genesis/39.htm">Genesis 39</a>, Joseph is serving in the house of Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. Potiphar's wife falsely accuses Joseph of attempting to assault her. This phrase highlights the power dynamics in ancient Egypt, where a servant's word held little weight against that of a master's wife. The cultural context shows the vulnerability of slaves and servants, who had limited rights and were often at the mercy of their owners' decisions. This situation foreshadows the trials and injustices that Joseph will face, yet it also sets the stage for God's providential plan in his life.saying, “This is what your slave did to me,” The accusation made by Potiphar's wife is a direct attack on Joseph's character and integrity. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such an accusation could lead to severe punishment or even death for a slave. This reflects the broader biblical theme of false accusations and the suffering of the righteous, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like David and Daniel. Joseph's experience here can be seen as a type of Christ, who was also falsely accused and suffered unjustly, yet remained faithful to God's purpose.he burned with anger. Potiphar's reaction of anger is immediate and intense, reflecting the seriousness of the accusation. In the historical context, a master's honor and household reputation were of utmost importance, and any perceived threat to that could provoke a strong response. This anger, however, does not lead to Joseph's execution, which suggests that Potiphar may have had some doubts about his wife's story or recognized Joseph's integrity. This moment is pivotal in Joseph's life, as it leads to his imprisonment, which ultimately becomes a stepping stone in God's plan for him to rise to power in Egypt. This aligns with the biblical theme of God using trials and suffering to bring about His greater purposes, as seen in <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> 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. 2. <a href="/topical/p/potiphar.htm">Potiphar</a> An Egyptian officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard. He is Joseph's master and the one who hears the false accusation against Joseph. 3. <a href="/topical/p/potiphar's_wife.htm">Potiphar's Wife</a> The unnamed wife of Potiphar who falsely accuses Joseph of attempting to assault her after he refuses her advances. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The setting of this account, where Joseph is living as a slave after being sold by his brothers. 5. <a href="/topical/f/false_accusation.htm">False Accusation</a> The event where Potiphar's wife accuses Joseph of wrongdoing, leading to his imprisonment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_adversity.htm">Integrity in Adversity</a> Joseph's account teaches us the importance of maintaining integrity even when falsely accused or misunderstood. His commitment to righteousness, despite the consequences, is a model for believers. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the injustice Joseph faces, God's sovereign plan is at work. This reminds us that God can use even the most difficult circumstances for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_righteousness.htm">The Cost of Righteousness</a> Standing for what is right may lead to personal loss or suffering, as seen in Joseph's imprisonment. Believers are called to trust God through these trials. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_false_accusations.htm">The Power of False Accusations</a> This account highlights the destructive power of false accusations and the importance of seeking truth and justice. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a> Joseph's faithfulness in serving Potiphar, even as a slave, is a testament to serving God wholeheartedly in all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 39</a> <a href="/q/would_an_egyptian_official_jail_a_slave.htm">In Genesis 39:19–20, would a high-ranking Egyptian official realistically imprison a slave for alleged assault, rather than resorting to harsher punishment?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_jailing.htm">What does the Bible say about incarceration?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_job_4_contradict_psalms.htm">Why does Job 4 seem to contradict other biblical teachings, such as the Book of Psalms, that the righteous can and do suffer? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_to_power_in_egypt.htm">How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/39.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner (literally, according to these words) did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled. A papyrus consisting of nineteen pages of ten lines of hieratic writing (purchased from Madame D'Orbiney, and presently in the British Museum), belonging probably to the nineteenth dynasty, contains a tale of two brothers, in which incidents occur very similar to those here narrated. While the two are ploughing in the field, the elder sends the younger brother, who appears to have acted in the capacity of general superintendent, to fetch seed from the house. "And the younger brother found the wife of the elder sitting at her toilet.".... "And she spoke to him, saying, What strength there is in thee! Indeed I observe thy vigor every day. Her heart knew him She seized upon him, and said to him, Come, let us lie down for an instant. Better for thee... beautiful clothes." "The youth became like a panther with fury on account of the shameful discourse which she had addressed to him. And she was alarmed exceedingly."... "Her husband returned home at evening, according to his daily wont. He came to the house, and he found his wife lying as if murdered by a ruffian." Inquiring the reason of her distress, he is answered as Potiphar was answered by his deceitful spouse. "And the elder brother became like a panther; he made his dagger sharp, and took it in his hand" (vide ' Records of the Past,' vol. 2. p. 139). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/39-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When וַיְהִי֩ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be his master אֲדֹנָ֜יו (’ă·ḏō·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller heard כִשְׁמֹ֨עַ (ḵiš·mō·a‘) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently the story דִּבְרֵ֣י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause his wife אִשְׁתּ֗וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female told דִּבְּרָ֤ה (dib·bə·rāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue him, אֵלָיו֙ (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to saying, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “This הָאֵ֔לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those is what כַּדְּבָרִ֣ים (kad·də·ḇā·rîm) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause your slave עַבְדֶּ֑ךָ (‘aḇ·de·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant did עָ֥שָׂהּ‪‬ (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make to me,” לִ֖י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> he burned וַיִּ֖חַר (way·yi·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy with anger. אַפּֽוֹ׃ (’ap·pōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/39-19.htm">Genesis 39:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/39-19.htm">Genesis 39:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/39-19.htm">Genesis 39:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/39-19.htm">Genesis 39:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/39-19.htm">Genesis 39:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/39-19.htm">Genesis 39:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/39-19.htm">Genesis 39:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/39-19.htm">Genesis 39:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/39-19.htm">Genesis 39:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/39-19.htm">Genesis 39:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/39-19.htm">OT Law: Genesis 39:19 It happened when his master heard (Gen. 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