Genesis 37:23
The Scripture
(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 that was on him;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jacob’s twelve brothers, fearing that Joseph will be killed for his beauty, sell him into slavery to the Ishmaelite traders. They later attempt to kill him, but Joseph is rescued and taken to Egypt, where he is hidden. The chapter sets up the theme of family betrayal and the promise of a future leader.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 37:3Genesis 37:31Genesis 37:32Genesis 37:33Genesis 42:21Psalms 22:18Matthew 27:28
Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 37:28Genesis 37:3Genesis 37:32Genesis 37:2Genesis 37:33Genesis 41:46