Genesis 37:30

And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:30

BSB

returned to his brothers, and said, "The boy is gone! What am I going to do?"

AKJV

And he returned to his brothers, and said, The child is not; and I, where shall I go?

CPDV

And rending his garments, he went to his brothers and said, "The boy is not present, and so where shall I go?"

ERV

And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?

NHEB

He went back to his brothers and said, "The boy is gone. Now, what am I to do?"

SMT

And he will turn back to his brethren, and he will say, The child is not: and I, where shall I go?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:30

AndhereturnedH7725VerbuntohisbrethrenH251Noun MasculineandsaidH559VerbThechildH3206Noun MasculineisnotandIwhitherH575AdverbshallIgoH935Verb

Commentary for Genesis 37:30

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 37:30

Summary

Reuben questions what to tell their father

Event

Reuben's distressed realization

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC