Genesis 37:2

Genesis 37:1 bbe — Now Jacob was living in the land where his father had made a place for himself, in the land of Canaan.

Bible in Basic English

"Now Jacob was living in the land where his father had made a place for himself, in the land of Canaan."

— Genesis 37:1, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 37:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan.”
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ASV
“And Jacob dwelt in the land of his father’s sojournings, in the land of Canaan. ”
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WEB
“Jacob lived in the land of his father's travels, in the land of Canaan.”
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Genesis 37 — Context

Now Jacob was living in the land where his father had made a place for himself, in the land of Canaan.

These are the generations of Jacob: Joseph, a boy seventeen years old, was looking after the flock, together with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father's wives; and Joseph gave their father a bad account of them.

Now the love which Israel had for Joseph was greater than his love for all his other children, because he got him when he was an old man: and he had a long coat made for him.

And because his brothers saw that Joseph was dearer to his father than all the others, they were full of hate for him, and would not say a kind word to him.

Genesis 37:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:1 say?

Genesis 37:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now Jacob was living in the land where his father had made a place for himself, in the land of Canaan.”

Where is Genesis 37:1 in the Bible?

Genesis 37:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 1.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 37:1.

What translation should I read Genesis 37:1 in?

Genesis 37:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Genesis 37:1?

Genesis 37:1 reads (BBE): “Now Jacob was living in the land where his father had made a place for himself, in the land of Canaan.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Genesis 37:1 bbe — Now Jacob was living in the land where his father had made a place for himself, in the land of Canaan.

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