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Genesis 37:34

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 37:34

Verse 34 of 36

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And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.

Genesis 37:34 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 37:34

Theological / Devotional

Mourned for his son. Convinced of Joseph’s death by the undeniable evidence presented, Jacob entered upon a period of mourning, according to the custom of ancient times. His ordinary garments rent, he dressed in sackcloth, the usual garb of mourners (2 Sam. 3:31; Neh. 9:1; Esther 4:1). This was a coarse, thick haircloth, of which corn sacks were also made. In Gen. 42:25 the same word is translated “sack.” In cases of extreme mental distress the “sackcloth” was worn next to the skin (1 Kings 21:27).

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