Genesis 37:34

And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:34

BSB

Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days.

AKJV

And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth on his loins, and mourned for his son many days.

CPDV

And tearing his garments, he was clothed in haircloth, mourning his son for a long time.

ERV

And Jacob rent his garments, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.

NHEB

Then Jacob tore his clothes, and put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days.

SMT

And Jacob will rend his garments, and will put sackcloth upon his loins, and will mourn for his son many days.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:34

AndJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine rentH7167VerbhisclothesH8071Noun FeminineandputH7760Verb sackclothH8242Noun MasculineuponhisloinsH4975Noun MasculineandmournedH56VerbforhissonH1121Noun Masculine manyH7227 daysH3117Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 37:34

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

Overview of Genesis 37:34

Summary

Jacob mourns believing his son is dead

Event

Jacob mourns for Joseph

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC