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Genesis 37:34
Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
Genesis 37:34 · Berean Standard Bible
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Genesis 37:34 in other translations
And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
Jacob tore his clothes, and put sackcloth on his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
Jacob tore his clothes, and put sackcloth on his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
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In context
31 Then they took Joseph’s robe, slaughtered a young goat, and dipped the robe in its blood.
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.
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