Genesis 37:31 nasb — So they took Joseph's tunic, and slaughtered a male goat and dipped the tunic in the blood;

NASB

"So they took Joseph's tunic, and slaughtered a male goat and dipped the tunic in the blood;"

— Genesis 37:31, NASB

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Genesis 37 — Context

28

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.

29

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

30

He returned to his brothers and said, "The boy is not there; as for me, where am I to go?"

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So they took Joseph's tunic, and slaughtered a male goat and dipped the tunic in the blood;

32

and they sent the varicolored tunic and brought it to their father and said, "We found this; please examine it to see whether it is your son's tunic or not."

33

Then he examined it and said, "It is my son's tunic. A wild beast has devoured him; Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!"

34

So Jacob tore his clothes, and put sackcloth on his loins and mourned for his son many days.

Genesis 37:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:31 say?
Genesis 37:31 in the NASB reads: “So they took Joseph's tunic, and slaughtered a male goat and dipped the tunic in the blood;”
Where is Genesis 37:31 in the Bible?
Genesis 37:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 31.
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 37:31.
What translation should I read Genesis 37:31 in?
Genesis 37:31 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 37:31?
Genesis 37:31 reads (NASB): “So they took Joseph's tunic, and slaughtered a male goat and dipped the tunic in the 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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