And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

According to our reckoning, Perez and Zerah were born when Judah was in his twenty-eighth year, and therefore, Joseph was in his twenty-fourth. Her…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And she laid up his garment by her
As a proof of what she laid to his charge, and as a testimony against him:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Joseph's mistress, having tried in vain to make him a guilty man, endeavoured to be avenged on him. Those who have broken the bonds of modesty will…

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