Genesis 37:21

“And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.”

"And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him." - Genesis 37:21
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What does Genesis 37:21 mean?

Genesis 37:21 (KJV) says, "And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him." This verse is part of the story of Joseph, the favored son of Jacob. The entire chapter 37 of Genesis tells the story of Joseph's brothers' jealousy and his…

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The Compassionate Heart of Reuben: A Reflection on Genesis 37:21

In the tumultuous narrative of Joseph and his brothers, Genesis 37:21 presents a poignant moment that is often overshadowed by the ensuing drama and the deep-seated jealousy displayed by Joseph’s siblings. The verse states, "And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their…

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A Prayer for Deliverance and Compassion

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, filled with gratitude for Your grace and mercy that allow us to approach Your throne of confidence and reverence. We pause to reflect on the profound truths woven into the tapestry of Scripture, particularly in Genesis 37:21, which…

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Genesis 37:21 - "And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him."
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Genesis 19-37
Genesis 24-37
Genesis 37:2
Genesis 37:19 - "And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh."
Joshua 21:37 - "Kedemoth with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs; four cities."
Genesis 37:12 - "¶ And his brethren went to feed their father's flock in Shechem."
Psalms 37:21 - "The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth."
Genesis 21-21
Genesis 37:24 - "And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it."
Genesis 37:11 - "And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying."
Genesis 41:37 - "¶ And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants."
Genesis 36:37 - "And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead."
Genesis 37:31 - "And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;"
Genesis 37:1 - "And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan."
Genesis 37:36 - "And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard."
Job 37:21 - "And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds: but the wind passeth, and cleanseth them."
Genesis 37:29 - "¶ And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes."
Genesis 37:5 - "¶ And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more."
Matthew 21:37 - "But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son."
Genesis 1:21
Genesis 1:21
Genesis 37:30 - "And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?"
Genesis 19:37 - "And the firstborn bare a son, and called his name Moab: the same is the father of the Moabites unto this day."
Luke 21:37 - "And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives."
Genesis 37:6 - "And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed:"
Genesis 37:26 - "And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?"
Genesis 21-20