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It happened, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and had run outside,

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The Pivot from Seduction to Slander

Commentators see this as a crucial turning point. John Gill notes that when Potiphar's wife saw the garment, she knew her attempt at seduction had failed. Matthew Henry adds that having failed to make Joseph guilty, she immediately pivoted to a new sin: seeking revenge through a false accusation. The physical evidence of Joseph's integrity became the tool for her lie.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 39:1–23

18th Century

Theologian

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

On Genesis 39:13

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand And so all hopes of succeeding in her addresse…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 39:13–18

17th Century

Minister

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…