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She spoke to him according to these words, saying, "The Hebrew servant, whom you have brought to us, came in to me to mock me,

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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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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 39:17

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…

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…