Genesis - 39:18

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18 and it happened, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and ran outside."

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Explanation and meaning of Genesis 39:18.

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And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.
And when he heard me cry, he left the garment which I held, and fled out.
And it came to pass, as I raised my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled.
and it cometh to pass, when I lift my voice and call, that he leaveth his garment near me, and fleeth without.'
And when I gave a loud cry he went running out without his coat.
But when I raised my voice and cried out, he left his garment by me, and ran outside.'
And when he had heard me cry out, he left behind the cloak that I held, and he fled outside."
Et fuit, quum elevassem vocem meam, et clamassem, reliquit vestimentum suum apud me, et fugit foras.

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried,.... For help from the servants, and frightened at his insolent attempt:
that he left his garment with me, and fled out; and then she brought it forth, and showed him it.

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