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13And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

Genesis 39:13

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 13-18)

Joseph’s mistress, having tried in vain to make him a criminal, now endeavours to represent him as one; so to be revenged on him for his virtue. Now was her love turned into the utmost rage and malice, and she pretends she cannot endure the sight of him whom awhile ago she could not endure out of her sight. Chaste and holy love will continue, though slighted; but sinful love, like Amnon’s to Tamar...

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