Genesis 39:16 bbe — And she kept his coat by her, till his master came back.

Bible in Basic English

"And she kept his coat by her, till his master came back."

— Genesis 39:16, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 39 — Context

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And when she saw that he had got away, letting her keep his coat,

14

She sent for the men of her house and said to them, See, he has let a Hebrew come here and make sport of us; he came to my bed, and I gave a loud cry;

15

And hearing it he went running out without his coat.

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And she kept his coat by her, till his master came back.

17

Then she gave him the same story, saying, The Hebrew servant whom you have taken into our house came in to make sport of me;

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And when I gave a loud cry he went running out without his coat.

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And hearing his wife's account of what his servant had done, he became very angry.

Genesis 39:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 39:16 say?
Genesis 39:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And she kept his coat by her, till his master came back.”
Where is Genesis 39:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 39:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 39, verse 16.
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 39:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 39:16 in?
Genesis 39:16 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 39:16?
Genesis 39:16 reads (BBE): “And she kept his coat by her, till his master came back.” 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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