Genesis 37:34
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
In context
32 They sent the robe of many colors to their father and said, “We found this. Examine it to see whether it is your son’s robe or not.”
33 His father recognized it and said, “It is my son’s robe! A vicious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces!”
34 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
35 All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him.
36 Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard.
Genesis 37:34 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
- KJV King James Version
- And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
- WEB World English Bible
- Jacob tore his clothes, and put sackcloth on his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And Jacob rent his garments, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And Jacob rendeth his raiment, and putteth sackcloth on his loins, and becometh a mourner for his son many days,
- DBY Darby Translation
- And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth on his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth on his loins, and mourned for his son many days.