Genesis · Chapter 39 King James Version

Genesis 39:15

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The Scripture

(15) And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Jacob is living in Egypt where he is a prosperous scribe, but his brother Esau deceives him by sending a donkey that Jacob kills, angering Esau. The chapter shows the conflict between family loyalty and personal ambition, while God’s providential plan moves forward for Jacob’s future.

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Related verses (shared words)

Genesis 39:12Genesis 39:18Leviticus 13:47