Genesis 37:23 bbe — So when Joseph came to his brothers, they took off his long coat which he had on;

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"So when Joseph came to his brothers, they took off his long coat which he had on;"

— Genesis 37:23, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 37 — Context

Let us now put him to death and put his body into one of these holes, and we will say, An evil beast has put him to death: then we will see what becomes of his dreams.

But Reuben, hearing these words, got him out of their hands, saying, Let us not take his life.

Do not put him to a violent death, but let him be placed in one of the holes; this he said to keep him safe from their hands, with the purpose of taking him back to his father again.

So when Joseph came to his brothers, they took off his long coat which he had on;

And they took him and put him in the hole: now the hole had no water in it.

Then seating themselves, they took their meal: and looking up, they saw a travelling band of Ishmaelites, coming from Gilead on their way to Egypt, with spices and perfumes on their camels.

And Judah said to his brothers, What profit is there in putting our brother to death and covering up his blood?

Genesis 37:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:23 say?

Genesis 37:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So when Joseph came to his brothers, they took off his long coat which he had on;”

Where is Genesis 37:23 in the Bible?

Genesis 37:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 23.

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 37:23.

What translation should I read Genesis 37:23 in?

Genesis 37:23 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 37:23?

Genesis 37:23 reads (BBE): “So when Joseph came to his brothers, they took off his long coat which he had on;” 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 37:23 bbe — So when Joseph came to his brothers, they took off his long coat which he had on;

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