Genesis 37:34 net — Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourned for his son many days.

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"Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourned for his son many days."

— Genesis 37:34, NET Bible

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“And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.”
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Genesis 37 — Context

So they took Joseph’s tunic, killed a young goat, and dipped the tunic in the blood.

Then they brought the special tunic to their father and said,“We found this. Determine now whether it is your son’s tunic or not.”

He recognized it and exclaimed,“It is my son’s tunic! A wild animal has eaten him! Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!”

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

All his sons and daughters stood by him to console him, but he refused to be consoled.“No,” he said,“I will go to the grave mourning my son.” So Joseph’s father wept for him.

Now in Egypt the Midianites sold Joseph to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the captain of the guard.

Genesis 37:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:34 say?

Genesis 37:34 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourned for his son many days.”

Where is Genesis 37:34 in the Bible?

Genesis 37:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 34.

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 37:34.

What translation should I read Genesis 37:34 in?

Genesis 37:34 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 37:34?

Genesis 37:34 reads (NET): “Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourned for his son many days.” 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 37:34 net — Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourned for his son many days.

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