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The Anatomy of a Lie
Commentators note the calculated nature of the wife's false accusation. She uses the term "Hebrew" as a racial slur to demean Joseph, subtly blames her husband ("whom thou hast brought"), and broadens the supposed offense to the whole household ("to mock us"). This reveals how slander is often crafted with manipulative details to inflict maximum damage and deflect blame.
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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…
17th Century
Pastor
And she spoke to him according to these words When her husband came home she related to him the above affair, according t…
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…