Genesis 39:13 net — When she saw that he had left his outer garment in her hand and had run outside,

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"When she saw that he had left his outer garment in her hand and had run outside,"

— Genesis 39:13, NET Bible

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Genesis 39 — Context

10

Even though she continued to speak to Joseph day after day, he did not respond to her invitation to go to bed with her.

11

One day he went into the house to do his work when none of the household servants were there in the house.

12

She grabbed him by his outer garment, saying,“Come to bed with me!” But he left his outer garment in her hand and ran outside.

13

When she saw that he had left his outer garment in her hand and had run outside,

14

she called for her household servants and said to them,“See, my husband brought in a Hebrew man to us to humiliate us. He tried to go to bed with me, but I screamed loudly.

15

When he heard me raise my voice and scream, he left his outer garment beside me and ran outside.”

16

So she laid his outer garment beside her until his master came home.

Genesis 39:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 39:13 say?
Genesis 39:13 in the NET Bible reads: “When she saw that he had left his outer garment in her hand and had run outside,”
Where is Genesis 39:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 39:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 39, verse 13.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 39:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 39:13 in?
Genesis 39:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 39:13?
Genesis 39:13 reads (NET): “When she saw that he had left his outer garment in her hand and had run outside,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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