Genesis 37:24 web — and they took him, and threw him into the pit. The pit was empty. There was no water in it.

World English Bible

"and they took him, and threw him into the pit. The pit was empty. There was no water in it."

— Genesis 37:24, World English Bible

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Genesis 37 — Context

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Reuben heard it, and delivered him out of their hand, and said, "Let's not take his life."

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Reuben said to them, "Shed no blood. Throw him into this pit that is in the wilderness, but lay no hand on him"--that he might deliver him out of their hand, to restore him to his father.

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It happened, when Joseph came to his brothers, that they stripped Joseph of his coat, the coat of many colors that was on him;

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and they took him, and threw him into the pit. The pit was empty. There was no water in it.

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They sat down to eat bread, and they lifted up their eyes and looked, and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites was coming from Gilead, with their camels bearing spices and balm and myrrh, going to carry it down to Egypt.

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Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood?

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Come, and let's sell him to the Ishmaelites, and not let our hand be on him; for he is our brother, our flesh." His brothers listened to him.

Genesis 37:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:24 say?
Genesis 37:24 in the World English Bible reads: “and they took him, and threw him into the pit. The pit was empty. There was no water in it.”
Where is Genesis 37:24 in the Bible?
Genesis 37:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 24.
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 37:24.
What translation should I read Genesis 37:24 in?
Genesis 37:24 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 37:24?
Genesis 37:24 reads (WEB): “and they took him, and threw him into the pit. The pit was empty. There was no water in it.” 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.
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