Genesis 37

Genesis 37:2

And Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.

And Joseph brought unto his father’s ear the evil rumours and reports, that went of the misbehaviour of his brethren.

Genesis 37:3

And he made him a coat of many colours.

And he made him a party-coloured coat, which was held to be of more pleasant shew, and, by reason of the mixtures, more curious.

Genesis 37:27

And let not our hand be upon him.

Let us not lay violent hands upon him, and be defiled with his blood, in suffering him thus wilfully to perish with hunger.

Genesis 37:28

Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen.

The Midianites (or Ismaelites so called, indifferently, because they bordered upon each other, and were near, both in place and blood,) passed by.

Genesis 37:30

And I, whither shall I go?

And I, which way shall I turn me, or what shall I do? since both I have already provoked my father’s displeasure by my incest; and at my hands especially, as being eldest, he will require my brother.

Genesis 37:32

And they sent the coat of many colours, and they brought it to their father, and said, This have we found.

So they sent that party-coloured coat, and caused it to be brought unto their father, with this message.

Genesis 37:35

For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning.

Surely, I will not cease mourning for my son, until I go down to my own grave.

Genesis 37:36

Unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh’s, and captain of the guard.

Unto Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s chief courtiers, and captain of his guard.