Genesis 37:26 nasb — Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood?

NASB

"Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood?"

— Genesis 37:26, NASB

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Genesis 37 — Context

23

So it came about, when Joseph reached his brothers, that they stripped Joseph of his tunic, the varicolored tunic that was on him;

24

and they took him and threw him into the pit. Now the pit was empty, without any water in it.

25

Then they sat down to eat a meal. And as they raised their eyes and looked, behold, a caravan of Ishmaelites was coming from Gilead, with their camels bearing aromatic gum and balm and myrrh, on their way to bring them down to Egypt.

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Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood?

27

"Come and let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own flesh." And his brothers listened to him.

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Then some Midianite traders passed by, so they pulled him up and lifted Joseph out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver. Thus they brought Joseph into Egypt.

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Now Reuben returned to the pit, and behold, Joseph was not in the pit; so he tore his garments.

Genesis 37:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:26 say?
Genesis 37:26 in the NASB reads: “Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood?”
Where is Genesis 37:26 in the Bible?
Genesis 37:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 26.
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 37:26.
What translation should I read Genesis 37:26 in?
Genesis 37:26 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 37:26?
Genesis 37:26 reads (NASB): “Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood?” 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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