Genesis 37:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 37:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 37:29 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 37:29 — KJV
“And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes.”
— Genesis 37:29 (KJV)
Genesis 37:29 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 37:29
“It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:29: behold, rent, clothes
“And it came to pass, when the king heard the words of the woman, that he rent his clothes; and he passed by upon the wall, and the people looked, and, behold, he had sackcloth within upon his flesh.”
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“And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 37:29: behold, rent, clothes
“And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at the entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: and all the people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with trumpets, also the singers with instruments of musick, and such as taught to sing praise. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said, Treason, Treason. Treason: Heb. Conspiracy”
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“Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.”
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