Genesis 37:34
34 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and mourned for his son many days.
Other Translations of Genesis 37:34
King James Version
34 And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
English Standard Version
34 Then Jacob tore his garments and put sackcloth on his loins and mourned for his son many days.
The Message
34 Jacob tore his clothes in grief, dressed in rough burlap, and mourned his son a long, long time.
New King James Version
34 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth on his waist, and mourned for his son many days.
New Living Translation
34 Then Jacob tore his clothes and dressed himself in burlap. He mourned deeply for his son for a long time.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 37:34