Genesis 37:24

And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it.

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:24

BSB

and they took him and threw him into the pit. Now the pit was empty, with no water in it.

AKJV

And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it.

CPDV

and they cast him into an old cistern, which held no water.

ERV

and they took him, and cast him into the pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it.

NHEB

And they took him and threw him into the cistern. (Now the pit was empty. There was no water in it.)

SMT

And they will take him and will throw him into the pit; and the pit empty; water not in it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:24

AndtheytookH3947VerbhimandcastH7993VerbhimintoapitH953Noun MasculineandthepitH953Noun MasculinewasemptyH7386AdjectivetherewasnowaterH4325Noun Masculineinit

Commentary for Genesis 37:24

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Overview of Genesis 37:24

Summary

Brothers imprison Joseph in desolate underground pit

Place

Dothan

Event

Joseph imprisoned in empty pit

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC