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The Inconsistent Lie
Commentators point out the logical flaw in the wife's accusation. She claims Joseph fled when she cried out, leaving his garment behind. However, as John Gill notes, it would have been more logical for him to flee with his garment. This detail reveals the weakness in her fabricated story, showing how lies often unravel under scrutiny.
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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
On Genesis 39:15
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice
and cried
He attempting…
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…