Genesis 39:12 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

He left his garment in her hand, which he would not strive to get from her, partly, for reverence to his mistress; partly, in detestation of her wickedness, whereby even his garment might seem to be infected; and partly, to put himself and her out of the danger of further temptation.

Genesis 39:12

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.