Genesis 37:29 bbe — Now when Reuben came back to the hole, Joseph was not there; and giving signs of grief,

Bible in Basic English

"Now when Reuben came back to the hole, Joseph was not there; and giving signs of grief,"

— Genesis 37:29, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 37 — Context

26

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

27

Let us give him to these Ishmaelites for a price, and let us not put violent hands on him, for he is our brother, our flesh. And his brothers gave ear to him.

28

And some traders from Midian went by; so pulling Joseph up out of the hole, they gave him to the Ishmaelites for twenty bits of silver, and they took him to Egypt.

29

Now when Reuben came back to the hole, Joseph was not there; and giving signs of grief,

30

He went back to his brothers, and said, The child is gone; what am I to do?

31

Then they took Joseph's coat, and put on it some of the blood from a young goat which they had put to death,

32

And they took the coat to their father, and said, We came across this; is it your son's coat or not?

Genesis 37:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:29 say?
Genesis 37:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now when Reuben came back to the hole, Joseph was not there; and giving signs of grief,”
Where is Genesis 37:29 in the Bible?
Genesis 37:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 29.
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 37:29.
What translation should I read Genesis 37:29 in?
Genesis 37:29 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 37:29?
Genesis 37:29 reads (BBE): “Now when Reuben came back to the hole, Joseph was not there; and giving signs of grief,” 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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