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Genesis 37

Genesis 37:16

Joseph Sold into Egypt · Genesis 37:12–30
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Translations

Modern
“I am looking for my brothers,” Joseph replied. “Can you please tell me where they are pasturing their flocks?”
Traditional
And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks.
Literal
And he said, “I am seeking my brothers. Tell me, please, where they are shepherding.”
Latin
At ille respondit: Fratres meos quæro: indica mihi ubi pascant greges.

Original

Hebrew
English
“I am looking for my brothers,” Joseph replied. “Can you please tell me where they are pasturing their flocks?”

Notes

Genesis 37:14–17

The brothers traveled over a wide area. Shechem was about 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) from Hebron. Dothan was another 24 kilometers (15 miles) beyond Shechem.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Jacob Joseph Symbolic Numbers The Righteous Suffer

Events

Parallels

Acts 7:9–14

Glossary

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