23 And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours [1] that was on him;

Other Translations of Genesis 37:23

New International Version

23 So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe-the ornate robe he was wearing-

English Standard Version

23 So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the robe of many colors that he wore.

The Message

23 When Joseph reached his brothers, they ripped off the fancy coat he was wearing,

New King James Version

23 So it came to pass, when Joseph had come to his brothers, that they stripped Joseph of his tunic, the tunic of many colors that was on him.

New Living Translation

23 So when Joseph arrived, his brothers ripped off the beautiful robe he was wearing.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 37:23

Commentary on Genesis 37:23-30

(Read Genesis 37:23-30)

They threw Joseph into a pit, to perish there with hunger and cold; so cruel were their tender mercies. They slighted him when he was in distress, and were not grieved for the affliction of Joseph, see Psalm 76:10. Joseph's brethren were wonderfully restrained from murdering him, and their selling him as wonderfully turned to God's praise.