Genesis 37:29

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When Reuben returned to the well and did not find Joseph there, he tore his clothes in sorrow.

Cross References

Genesis 34:13

Jacob's sons wanted to get even with Shechem and his father because of what had happened to their sister.

Genesis 37:34

Jacob mourned for Joseph a long time, and to show his sorrow he tore his clothes and wore sackcloth.

Genesis 44:13

This upset the brothers so much that they began tearing their clothes in sorrow. Then they loaded their donkeys and returned to the city.

2 Samuel 1:11

Straight away, David and his soldiers tore their clothes in sorrow.

2 Samuel 13:19

Tamar tore the robe she was wearing and put ashes on her head. Then she covered her face with her hands and cried loudly as she walked away.

2 Kings 11:14

There she saw Joash standing by one of the columns, which was the usual place for the king. The singers and the trumpet players were standing next to him, and the people were celebrating and blowing trumpets. Athaliah tore her clothes in anger and shouted, “You betrayed me, you traitors!”

2 Kings 19:1

As soon as Hezekiah heard the news, he tore off his clothes in sorrow and put on sackcloth. Then he went into the temple of the LORD.

2 Kings 5:7

When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes in fear and shouted, “That Syrian king believes I can cure this man of leprosy! Does he think I'm God with power over life and death? He must be trying to pick a fight with me.”

Job 1:20

When Job heard this, he tore his clothes and shaved his head because of his great sorrow. He knelt on the ground, then worshipped God

Joel 2:13

Don't rip your clothes to show your sorrow. Instead, turn back to me with broken hearts. I am merciful, kind, and caring. I don't easily lose my temper, and I don't like to punish.

Numbers 14:6

Joshua and Caleb tore their clothes in sorrow

Acts 14:14

When the two apostles found out about this, they tore their clothes in horror and ran to the crowd, shouting:

Judges 11:35

“Oh!” Jephthah cried. Then he tore his clothes in sorrow and said to his daughter, “I made a sacred promise to the LORD, and I must keep it. Your coming out to meet me has broken my heart.”