Genesis 37:32

And they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be thy son's coat or no.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:32

BSB

They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, "We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son's robe or not."

AKJV

And they sent the coat of many colors, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be your son's coat or no.

CPDV

sending those who carried it to their father, and they said: "We found this. See whether it is the tunic of your son or not."

ERV

and they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be thy son's coat or not.

NHEB

And they sent the long ornamented robe and they brought it to their father, and said, "We found this. Please examine it to see whether it is your son's robe or not."

SMT

And they will send the tunic, reaching down to the soles of the feet, and will bring to their father, and they will say, We found this: recognise now, is this thy son's tunic or not?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:32

AndtheysentH7971VerbthecoatH3801Noun FeminineofmanycoloursH6446Noun MasculineandtheybroughtH935VerbittotheirfatherH1Noun MasculineandsaidH559VerbThishavewefoundH4672Verb knowH5234Verbnowwhetheritbethyson'sH1121Noun Masculine coatH3801Noun Feminineorno

Commentary for Genesis 37:32

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 37:32

Summary

Brothers present stained coat to their father

Event

Brothers bring bloodstained coat

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC