Genesis 37:34
And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.In other versions
And Jacob rent his garments, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
ASV
Then Jacob, giving signs of grief, put on haircloth, and went on weeping for his son day after day.
BBE
And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth on his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
DBY
Jacob tore his clothes, and put sackcloth on his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
WEB
And Jacob rendeth his raiment, and putteth sackcloth on his loins, and becometh a mourner for his son many days,
YLT
And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
ENG
And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth on his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
WBT
Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
BSB
In context
32And they sent the coat of many colors, and they brought it to their father; and said, This have we found: know now whether it be thy son's coat or no.
33And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces.
34And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
35And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him.
36And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Israel