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We’d have to cover up the crime.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit <i>is it</i> if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Judah said to his brothers, “What profit <i>is there</i> if we kill our brother and conceal his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Judah said to his brothers, &#8220What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it for us to kill our brother and cover up his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Judah said to his brothers, “What gain is it that we kill our brother and cover up his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Judah said to his brothers, “What do we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood (murder)?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Judah said to his brothers, “What do we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Judah said to his brothers, &#8220What do we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother and conceal his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So Judah said, "What will we gain if we kill our brother and hide his body? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother and conceal his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Judah asked his brothers, "What will we gain by killing our brother and covering up his death?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Judah said to his brothers, "What will we gain by killing our brother and covering up the murder? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Judah suggested to his brothers, "Where's the profit in just killing our brother and shedding his blood? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Judah said to his brothers, ?What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is there if we kill our brother and cover up his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Judah said to his brothers, "What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Judah said to his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Judah says to his brothers, “What gain when we slay our brother, and have concealed his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Judah saith unto his brethren, 'What gain when we slay our brother, and have concealed his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Judah will say to his brethren, What the profit that we shall kill our brother, and conceal his blood?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Juda said to his brethren: What will it profit us to kill our brother, and conceal his blood? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Judah said to his brothers: “What will it profit us, if we kill our brother and conceal his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Judah said to his brothers: “What is to be gained by killing our brother and concealing his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Judah said to his brothers, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yehuda his brother said, “What profit is there that we kill our brother and conceal his blood?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Judah said unto his brethren: 'What profit is it if we slay our brother and conceal his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Judas said to his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/37-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9532" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/37.htm">Joseph Sold by His Brothers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">Then Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">his brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: mah- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">“What</a> <a href="/hebrew/1215.htm" title="1215: be·ṣa‘ (N-ms) -- Gain made by violence, unjust gain, profit. From batsa'; plunder; by extension, gain.">profit will we gain</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">if</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: na·hă·rōḡ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">we kill</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ā·ḥî·nū (N-msc:: 1cp) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">our brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/3680.htm" title="3680: wə·ḵis·sî·nū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-1cp) -- To cover. A primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover.">and cover up</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1818.htm" title="1818: dā·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Blood. From damam; blood of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively bloodshed.">his blood?</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-4</a></span><br />When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/42-21.htm">Genesis 42:21-22</a></span><br />Then they said to one another, “Surely we are being punished because of our brother. We saw his anguish when he pleaded with us, but we would not listen. That is why this distress has come upon us.” / And Reuben responded, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you would not listen. Now we must account for his blood!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/45-4.htm">Genesis 45:4-5</a></span><br />Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! / And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a></span><br />As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-17.htm">Psalm 105:17</a></span><br />He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-47.htm">John 11:47-50</a></span><br />Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-5.htm">Genesis 49:5-7</a></span><br />Simeon and Levi are brothers; their swords are weapons of violence. / May I never enter their council; may I never join their assembly. For they kill men in their anger, and hamstring oxen on a whim. / Cursed be their anger, for it is strong, and their wrath, for it is cruel! I will disperse them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/2-6.htm">Amos 2:6</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Israel, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they sell the righteous for silver and the needy for a pair of sandals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a></span><br />Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a></span><br />Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a></span><br />Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a></span><br />Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2-3</a></span><br />Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-16.htm">Genesis 44:16-18</a></span><br />“What can we say to my lord?” Judah replied. “How can we plead? How can we justify ourselves? God has exposed the iniquity of your servants. We are now my lord’s slaves—both we and the one who was found with the cup.” / But Joseph replied, “Far be it from me to do this. The man who was found with the cup will be my slave. The rest of you may return to your father in peace.” / Then Judah approached Joseph and said, “Sir, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are equal to Pharaoh himself.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Judah said to his brothers, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?</p><p class="hdg">What profit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-32.htm">Genesis 25:32</a></b></br> And Esau said, Behold, I <i>am</i> at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-9.htm">Psalm 30:9</a></b></br> What profit <i>is there</i> in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/41-8.htm">Jeremiah 41:8</a></b></br> But ten men were found among them that said unto Ishmael, Slay us not: for we have treasures in the field, of wheat, and of barley, and of oil, and of honey. So he forbare, and slew them not among their brethren.</p><p class="hdg">conceal.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/37-20.htm">Genesis 37:20</a></b></br> Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/4-10.htm">Genesis 4:10</a></b></br> And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/17-8.htm">Deuteronomy 17:8</a></b></br> If there arise a matter too hard for thee in judgment, between blood and blood, between plea and plea, and between stroke and stroke, <i>being</i> matters of controversy within thy gates: then shalt thou arise, and get thee up into the place which the LORD thy God shall choose;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/37-22.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/john/1-20.htm">Conceal</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-25.htm">Concealed</a> <a href="/genesis/20-16.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/genesis/28-14.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/genesis/37-22.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/15-8.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/genesis/37-21.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/genesis/25-32.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/genesis/32-11.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/genesis/37-20.htm">Slay</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/37-27.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-13.htm">Conceal</a> <a href="/numbers/5-13.htm">Concealed</a> <a href="/exodus/10-5.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/genesis/49-11.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">Death</a> <a href="/exodus/14-4.htm">Gain</a> <a href="/genesis/38-1.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/genesis/42-37.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-36.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/exodus/5-21.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/genesis/42-37.htm">Slay</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-1.htm">Joseph is loved by Jacob, but hated by his brothers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">His dreams and the interpretation.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-12.htm">Jacob sends him to his brothers, who counsel to slay him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-21.htm">At Reuben's desire they cast him into a pit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-25.htm">and afterwards sell him to the Ishmaelites; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-29.htm">while Ruben grieves at not finding him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">His coat, covered with blood, is sent to Jacob, who mourns him inordinately.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-36.htm">Joseph is brought to Egypt and sold to Potiphar.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then Judah said to his brothers</b><br>Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah, emerges as a leader among his brothers. This moment foreshadows his future prominence, as the tribe of Judah becomes central in Israel's history, eventually leading to the Davidic line and the birth of Jesus Christ. Judah's role here is pivotal, as he suggests an alternative to murder, showing a mix of pragmatism and moral consideration.<p><b>What profit will we gain</b><br>The question of profit reflects the brothers' materialistic and self-serving mindset. In the ancient Near Eastern context, familial loyalty was paramount, yet here, financial gain is considered over fraternal bonds. This phrase highlights the moral decline within Jacob's family, setting the stage for their eventual redemption and reconciliation.<p><b>if we kill our brother</b><br>The intent to kill Joseph reveals the depth of the brothers' jealousy and hatred. This act would have been a grave sin, violating the sanctity of life as established in <a href="/genesis/9-6.htm">Genesis 9:6</a>. The phrase underscores the severity of their initial plan and the potential for fratricide, echoing the story of Cain and Abel.<p><b>and cover up his blood?</b><br>The idea of covering up blood alludes to the biblical principle that bloodshed cries out for justice, as seen in <a href="/genesis/4-10.htm">Genesis 4:10</a>. This phrase suggests an awareness of guilt and the need to conceal wrongdoing, reflecting the brothers' internal conflict. It also foreshadows the eventual exposure of their sin, as hidden sins are often revealed in biblical narratives.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>One of the twelve sons of Jacob, Judah plays a pivotal role in the account of Joseph. He is the fourth son of Leah and Jacob and later becomes the forefather of the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately Jesus Christ are descended.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The favored son of Jacob, Joseph is the central figure in this chapter. His brothers are envious of him due to Jacob's favoritism and Joseph's dreams, which suggest he will rule over them.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_brothers.htm">The Brothers</a></b><br>The other sons of Jacob, who are envious and resentful of Joseph. They initially plot to kill him but are persuaded by Judah to sell him into slavery instead.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/dothan.htm">Dothan</a></b><br>The place where Joseph finds his brothers and where they plot against him. It is located in the northern part of ancient Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pit.htm">The Pit</a></b><br>A cistern or dry well where Joseph is thrown by his brothers before being sold into slavery. It symbolizes the depths of betrayal and despair.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_influence.htm">The Power of Influence</a></b><br>Judah's suggestion to sell Joseph instead of killing him demonstrates the power of influence. Our words and actions can significantly impact the lives of others, for better or worse.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_human_decisions.htm">God's Sovereignty in Human Decisions</a></b><br>Despite the brothers' sinful intentions, God uses their actions to fulfill His greater plan. This reminds us that God can work through our mistakes and failures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_envy_and_hatred.htm">The Consequences of Envy and Hatred</a></b><br>The brothers' envy leads to a series of sinful actions. We must guard our hearts against envy and seek contentment in God's provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/redemption_and_forgiveness.htm">Redemption and Forgiveness</a></b><br>Judah's later actions in Genesis show a transformation and willingness to sacrifice for his family. This foreshadows the redemptive work of Christ and encourages us to seek forgiveness and reconciliation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_family.htm">The Importance of Family</a></b><br>The account highlights the complexities of family relationships and the need for grace, understanding, and forgiveness within our families.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'travail'_mean_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Judah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_trials_strengthen_faith.htm">How do trials test and strengthen your faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_handle_betrayal_and_deceit.htm">How should we respond to betrayal and deceit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joseph's_claim_affect_free_will.htm">How does Joseph’s claim that God orchestrated his enslavement (Genesis 45:5,8) reconcile with human free will and moral responsibility? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 26, 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Judah</span> (apparently shrinking from the idea of murder) <span class="cmt_word">said unto his brethren, What profit</span> is it if (literally, <span class="accented">what of advantage that</span>) <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?</span> (i.e. and hide the fact of his murder). <span class="cmt_word">Come, and let us sell him</span> <span class="cmt_word">to the Ishmaelites, and let not our hand be upon him</span> (literally, <span class="accented">and our hand, let it not be upon him</span>, i.e. to slay him); <span class="cmt_word">for he is</span> <span class="cmt_word">our brother and our flesh</span> - or, more expressly, our brother and our flesh he (cf. <a href="/genesis/29-14.htm">Genesis 29:14</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And his</span> <span class="cmt_word">brethren were content</span> - literally, <span class="accented">hearkened</span>, viz., to the proposal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/37-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Judah</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> </span><span class="str2">Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his brothers,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“What</span><br /><span class="heb">מַה־</span> <span class="translit">(mah-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">What?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">profit will we gain</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּ֗צַע</span> <span class="translit">(be·ṣa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1215.htm">Strong's 1215: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gain made by violence, unjust gain, profit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">if</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we kill</span><br /><span class="heb">נַהֲרֹג֙</span> <span class="translit">(na·hă·rōḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> </span><span class="str2">To smite with deadly intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אָחִ֔ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḥî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and cover up</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכִסִּ֖ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵis·sî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plump, fill up hollows, to cover</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his blood?</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּמֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(dā·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1818.htm">Strong's 1818: </a> </span><span class="str2">Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/37-26.htm">Genesis 37:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/37-26.htm">Genesis 37:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/37-26.htm">Genesis 37:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/37-26.htm">Genesis 37:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/37-26.htm">Genesis 37:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/37-26.htm">Genesis 37:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/37-26.htm">Genesis 37:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/37-26.htm">Genesis 37:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/37-26.htm">Genesis 37:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/37-26.htm">Genesis 37:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/37-26.htm">OT Law: Genesis 37:26 Judah said to his brothers What profit (Gen. 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