Genesis 39:12

“And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.”

"And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out." - Genesis 39:12
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What does Genesis 39:12 mean?

Genesis 39:12 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out." This verse is part of the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife, a powerful and compelling…

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The Cost of Integrity: Fleeing Temptation in the Life of Joseph

In Genesis 39:12, we read a pivotal moment in the life of Joseph: "And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out." This verse exemplifies an incredible demonstration of integrity and moral courage amidst…

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A Prayer for Strength and Integrity in Temptation

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking Your guidance and strength as I navigate the challenges of this world. I reflect upon the powerful example of Joseph, a man whose faith and integrity shone brightly even in the darkest temptations. As Your…

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Genesis 39:12
Genesis 39:12 - "And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out."
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Genesis 24-39
Exodus 39:12 - "And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst."
Mark 12:39 - "And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:"
Genesis 24:39 - "And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me."
John 12:39 - "Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,"
Genesis 39:2 - "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."
Genesis 30:39 - "And the flocks conceived before the rods, and brought forth cattle ringstraked, speckled, and spotted."
Genesis 39:21 - "¶ But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison."
Genesis 39:16 - "And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home."
Ezekiel 39:12 - "And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that they may cleanse the land."
Genesis 39:3 - "And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand."
Genesis 39:22 - "And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph's hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it."
1 Chronicles 12:39 - "And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them."
Genesis 39:11 - "And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within."
Genesis 39:10 - "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her."
Genesis 39:13 - "And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,"
"And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst." - Exodus 39:12
Job 39:12 - "Wilt thou believe him, that he will bring home thy seed, and gather it into thy barn?"
Genesis 39:18 - "And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out."
Genesis 39:20 - "And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison."
Genesis 41:39 - "And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:"
Genesis 39:7 - "¶ And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me."
"And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:" - Mark 12:39
Genesis 39:23 - "The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper."
Genesis 27:39 - "And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and of the dew of heaven from above;"
Exodus 12:39 KJV (39) And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened; because they were thrust out of Egypt, and could not tarry, neither had they prepared for themselves any victual.