Genesis 37:21

And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:21

BSB

When Reuben heard this, he tried to rescue Joseph from their hands. "Let us not take his life," he said.

AKJV

And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.

CPDV

But Reuben, on hearing this, strove to free him from their hands, and he said:

ERV

And Reuben heard it, and delivered him out of their hand; and said, Let us not take his life.

NHEB

But Reuben heard it, and delivered him out of their hands, and said, "Let's not take his life."

SMT

And Reuben will hear, and will take him away out of their hands; and he will say, We will not strike the soul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:21

AndReubenH7205Proper Name Masculine heardH8085itandhedeliveredH5337VerbhimoutoftheirhandsH3027Noun FeminineandsaidH559VerbLetusnotkillH5315Noun Femininehim

Commentary for Genesis 37:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 37:21

Summary

Eldest brother prevents homicide through intervention

Place

Dothan

Event

Reuben rescues Joseph from murder

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC