Genesis 39:16 cpdv — As a proof, therefore, of her fidelity, she retained the cloak, and she showed it to her husband, when he returned home…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"As a proof, therefore, of her fidelity, she retained the cloak, and she showed it to her husband, when he returned home. "

— Genesis 39:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 39 — Context

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And when the woman saw the garment in her hands and herself being treated with disrespect,

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she called to herself the men of her house, and she said to them: “Lo, he has brought in a Hebrew man to abuse us. He entered toward me, in order to join with me; and when I had shouted out,

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and he had heard my voice, he left behind the cloak that I held, and he fled outside.”

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As a proof, therefore, of her fidelity, she retained the cloak, and she showed it to her husband, when he returned home.

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And she said: “The Hebrew servant, whom you have brought in to me, approached me to abuse me.

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And when he had heard me cry out, he left behind the cloak that I held, and he fled outside.”

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His lord, upon hearing these things, and having excessive trust in the words of his mate, was very angry.

Genesis 39:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 39:16 say?
Genesis 39:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “As a proof, therefore, of her fidelity, she retained the cloak, and she showed it to her husband, when he returned home. ”
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 (CPDV): “As a proof, therefore, of her fidelity, she retained the cloak, and she showed it to her husband, when he returned home. ” 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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