Genesis 37:23

And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours that was on him;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:23

BSB

So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe-the robe of many colors he was wearing-

AKJV

And it came to pass, when Joseph was come to his brothers, that they stripped Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colors that was on him;

CPDV

And so, as soon as he came to his brothers, they very quickly stripped him of his tunic, which was ankle-length and woven of many colors,

ERV

And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph of his coat, the coat of many colours that was on him;

NHEB

It happened, when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped Joseph of his robe, the long ornamented robe that he was wearing.

SMT

And it shall be as Joseph came to his brethren, and they will strip off his tunic, the tunic reaching to the soles of the feet which was upon him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:23

AnditcametopasswhenJosephH3130Proper Name MasculinewascomeH935VerbuntohisbrethrenH251Noun MasculinethattheystriptH853 JosephH3130Proper Name MasculineoutofH854PrepositionhiscoatH3801Noun FemininehiscoatH3801Noun FeminineofmanycoloursH6446Noun Masculinethatwasonhim

Commentary for Genesis 37:23

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

Overview of Genesis 37:23

Summary

Brothers violently strip Joseph of distinguishing robe

Place

Dothan

Event

Brothers violently remove Joseph's coat

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC