Gen 39:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17-18 : Next, she accuses Joseph to her husband, who has the power to punish him ( v. 17, 18 ). She tells a story that does not make sense, using Joseph’s garment as proof against him. In reality, the garment shows she tried to harm him. People who do not care about honesty will also lie easily. She lies not just to protect herself, but to get revenge on Joseph for rejecting her. She also tries to make her husband angry at Joseph for being a Hebrew servant, possibly reminding him of why she did not want Joseph in the house. It is not unusual for good people to be accused of terrible things by those who are actually guilty. As it is told, Joseph seems guilty and his accuser seems innocent. But one day, the truth will be revealed. This is not the first time Joseph’s clothing is used to deceive—his brothers once used his coat to trick their father (Genesis 37:31-33 ), and now his master is also deceived by his garment.

‏ Genesis 39:17

v. 17-18: Next, she accuses Joseph to her husband, who has the power to punish him (v. 17, 18 ^a). She tells a story that does not make sense, using Joseph’s garment as proof against him. In reality, the garment shows she tried to harm him. People who do not care about honesty will also lie easily. She lies not just to protect herself, but to get revenge on Joseph for rejecting her. She also tries to make her husband angry at Joseph for being a Hebrew servant, possibly reminding him of why she did not want Joseph in the house. It is not unusual for good people to be accused of terrible things by those who are actually guilty. As it is told, Joseph seems guilty and his accuser seems innocent. But one day, the truth will be revealed. This is not the first time Joseph’s clothing is used to deceive—his brothers once used his coat to trick their father (Genesis 37:31-33 ^b), and now his master is also deceived by his garment.