John Gill Commentary Genesis 39:19

John Gill Commentary

Genesis 39:19

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

Genesis 39:19

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"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." — Genesis 39:19 (ASV)

And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of hiswifeThe story she related concerning Joseph, which was her own invention, and a lie: which she spoke unto him, saying, after this manner did your servant tome ;attempting to violate her chastity, as she pretended: that his wrath was kindled ;that is, against Joseph, without strictly examining her words, which they would not bear, her story being but ill put together, and without hearing Joseph's defence.