Genesis 37:31

And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:31

BSB

Then they took Joseph's robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood.

AKJV

And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;

CPDV

Then they took his tunic, and they dipped it in the blood of a young goat, which they had killed,

ERV

And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a he-goat, and dipped the coat in the blood;

NHEB

They took Joseph's robe and killed a male goat and dipped the robe in the blood.

SMT

And they will take Joseph's tunic, and will slaughter a he-goat of the goats, and will dip the tunic in the blood.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:31

AndtheytookH3947Verb Joseph'sH3130Proper Name Masculine coatH3801Noun FeminineandkilledH7819akidH8163ofthegoatsH5795Noun FeminineanddippedH2881VerbthecoatH3801Noun FeminineinthebloodH1818Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 37:31

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

Overview of Genesis 37:31

Summary

Brothers bloodstain Joseph's garment as deception

Event

Brothers create false evidence

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC