Genesis 37:11

Translations

Modern

And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said.

Traditional

And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.

Literal

And his brothers envied him, and his father kept the matter in mind.

Latin

Invidebant ei igitur fratres sui: pater vero rem tacitus considerabat.

Original

Hebrew

English

And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said.

Notes

Genesis 37:11

Joseph’s brothers hated him because they were jealous. Instead of recognizing that God was at work, they tried to stop his dreams from coming true (37:18–36). These actions show that they were not ready to lead God’s people.
God’s choice of a leader (especially someone young or who seems unqualified) often reveals what is in people’s hearts. It shows whether they are willing to accept that leader’s authority. Joseph’s brothers represent many people throughout history who act with envy (jealous anger) and malice (a desire to harm others) because they are not committed to doing the Lord’s will.
Jacob wondered what the dreams meant because he knew God would choose the next leader. He understood that God could choose the younger son to lead the older ones and could reveal all this in dreams.

Genesis 37:5–11

God confirmed his choice of this faithful son as the future leader of the family through two symbolic dreams. This is the first of three dream sequences in chapters 37–50 (see 40:1–41:36; compare 15:13; 20:3; 28:12–15; 31:24). Dreams were often seen as a way God spoke to people. People considered a dream to be more important if it was given twice (repeated to show it was certain).

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Jacob Joseph Symbolic Numbers The Righteous Suffer

Events

Joseph sold to Egyptc. 1728 BC

Related verses

Acts 7:9
Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him
Luke 2:51
Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
Luke 2:19
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Daniel 7:28
Thus ends the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and my face turned pale. But I kept the matter to myself.”
Titus 3:3
For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
Isaiah 26:11
O LORD, Your hand is upraised, but they do not see it. They will see Your zeal for Your people and be put to shame. The fire set for Your enemies will consume them!
Mark 15:10
For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.
James 4:5
Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
Galatians 5:21
…and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Matthew 27:18
For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.
Genesis 26:14–16
He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.
Ecclesiastes 4:4
I saw that all labor and success spring from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Dothan Dreams Genesis, Book of Jacob Joseph Keturah Patriarchs, Period of the Prophecy

Topics

Envy: Joseph's Brethren Envy: Joseph's Brethren, of Joseph Jacob: Joseph's Prophetic Dream Concerning Jealousy: Joseph's Brothers, of Joseph Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Father's Partiality For, Excites the Jealousy of his Brethren Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Prophetic Dreams of his Fortunes in Egypt

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