Translations
Modern
“Here comes that dreamer!” they said to one another.
Traditional
And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh.
Literal
And they said each man to his brother, “Behold, this master of dreams is coming!
Latin
…et mutuo loquebantur: Ecce somniator venit:
Original
Hebrew
English
“Here comes that dreamer!” they said to one another.
Notes
When Joseph's brothers saw him coming, they plotted to kill … that dreamer and stop his dreams. Earlier, they had unjustly killed the men of Shechem to avenge their sister (chapter 34). Now, in the region of Shechem, they plotted to unjustly kill their own brother out of jealousy.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Joseph sold to Egyptc. 1728 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Birthright Dothan Dreams Genesis, Book of Jacob Keturah Midian, Midianite Patriarchs, Period of the
Topics
Conspiracy: Joseph's Brother, Against Joseph Envy: Joseph's Brethren, of Joseph Jealousy: Joseph's Brothers, of Joseph Joseph: Son of Jacob: His Father's Partiality For, Excites the Jealousy of his Brethren Malice: Joseph's Brethren Reviling and Reproaching: Joseph's Brethren