Genesis 37:29

And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:29

BSB

When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes,

AKJV

And Reuben returned to the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.

CPDV

And Reuben, returning to the cistern, did not find the boy.

ERV

And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.

NHEB

And Reuben returned to the cistern and saw that Joseph wasn't in the cistern; and he tore his clothes.

SMT

And Reuben turned back to the pit; and behold, Joseph not in the pit: and he rent his garments.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:29

AndReubenH7205Proper Name Masculine returnedH7725VerbuntothepitH953Noun MasculineandbeholdJosephH3130Proper Name MasculinewasnotinthepitH953Noun MasculineandherentH7167VerbhisclothesH899Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 37:29

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Genesis 37:29

Summary

Reuben discovers Joseph missing from pit

Event

Reuben finds empty pit

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC