Genesis 37:18

And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:18

BSB

Now Joseph's brothers saw him in the distance, and before he arrived, they plotted to kill him.

AKJV

And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near to them, they conspired against him to slay him.

CPDV

And, when they had seen him from afar, before he approached them, they decided to kill him.

ERV

And they saw him afar off, and before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.

NHEB

Now they saw him in the distance, and before he reached them they plotted against him to kill him.

SMT

And they will see him from far off and before he will draw near to them, and they will act deceitfully with him, to kill him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:18

AndwhentheysawH7200VerbhimafaroffH7350evenbeforehecamenearH7126VerbuntothemtheyconspiredH5230VerbagainsthimtoslayH4191Verbhim

Commentary for Genesis 37:18

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Overview of Genesis 37:18

Summary

Conspirators plot Joseph's murder upon sight

Place

Dothan

Event

Brothers plot Joseph's assassination

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC