Genesis 37:26

And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:26

BSB

Then Judah said to his brothers, "What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?

AKJV

And Judah said to his brothers, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?

CPDV

Therefore, Judah said to his brothers: "What will it profit us, if we kill our brother and conceal his blood?

ERV

And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother and conceal his blood?

NHEB

Then Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood?

SMT

And Judah will say to his brethren, What the profit that we shall kill our brother, and conceal his blood?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:26

AndJudahH3063Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntohisbrethrenH251Noun MasculineWhatprofitH1215Noun MasculineisitifweslayH2026VerbourbrotherH251Noun MasculineandconcealH3680VerbhisbloodH1818Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 37:26

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

Overview of Genesis 37:26

Summary

Judah proposes profitable alternative to murder plot

Place

Dothan

Event

Judah suggests selling Joseph instead

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC