Genesis 39:18

What does Genesis 39:18 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 39:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled out.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment by me, and fled out.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and it cometh to pass, when I lift my voice and call, that he leaveth his garment near me, and fleeth without.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when he heard me cry, he left the garment which I held, and fled out.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and it came to pass as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled forth.

Context

v.17And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, whom thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:

v.18This passage

v.19And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.

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