Genesis 37:31

Genesis 37:31 Meaning and Explanation

And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;

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The brothers kill a goat and dip Joseph's coat in its blood as evidence of his death.

The Context of Genesis 37:31

The brothers prepare false evidence of Joseph's death by bloodying his coat.

What Does Genesis 37:31 Mean?

The brothers now execute the final part of their deception. They take Joseph's coat of many colors and kill a young goat, dipping the coat in its blood. The blood will serve as evidence: their father will see the stained coat and believe that a wild animal has devoured his favorite son.

The cold calculation is chilling. They use the very coat that symbolized Joseph's favor to convince Jacob of his death. The blood-stained garment becomes the centerpiece of an elaborate lie.

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What does Genesis 37:31 mean?

The brothers kill a goat and dip Joseph's coat in its blood as evidence of his death.

What is the context of Genesis 37:31?

The brothers prepare false evidence of Joseph's death by bloodying his coat.

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