She came and grabbed him by his cloak, demanding, “Come on, sleep with me!” Joseph tore himself away, but he left his cloak in her hand as he ran from the house.

Commentaries

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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 caught him by his garment, saying, lie with me
It is very probable that before this time, as soon as ever sh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Beauty, whether in men or women, often proves a snare both to themselves and others. This forbids pride in it and requires constant watchfulness ag…