Genesis 37:29
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes,”
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“When Reuben returned to the pit and saw that Joseph was not there, he tore his clothes,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And Reuben returneth unto the pit, and lo, Joseph is not in the pit, and he rendeth his garments,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 37:29 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 34:13But because Shechem had defiled their sister Dinah, Jacob’s sons answered him and his father Hamor deceitfully.
- Genesis 37:34Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
- Genesis 44:13Then they all tore their clothes, loaded their donkeys, and returned to the city.
- Numbers 14:6Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes
- Judges 11:35As soon as Jephthah saw her, he tore his clothes and said, “No! Not my daughter! You have brought me to my knees! You have brought great misery upon me, for I have given my word to the LORD and cannot take it back.”
- 2 Kings 19:1On hearing this report, King Hezekiah tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and entered the house of the LORD.
- Job 1:20Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped,
- Joel 2:13So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster.
- Acts 14:14But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul found out about this, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting,
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