Genesis 37

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 37:32

(32) They brought it.—Heb., they caused it to go, that is, sent it by the hand of a messenger. They were unwilling to see the first burst of their father’s agony.And said.—These were the words that were to be spoken by the messenger who was charged to bear the coat to Jacob. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 37:34

(34) Many days.—Jacob mourned for Joseph not merely during the usual period, but so long as to move even the hearts of those who had wronged him. For not only his daughters, but “all his sons rose up to comfort him.” Probably he had several daughters by Leah and the two handmaidens, Dinah alone having been mentioned by name, because two of her brothers forfeited the birthright by the cruelty with which they avenged her wrong. We learn how long and intense Jacob’s sorrow was from Genesis... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 37:35

(35) Into the grave.—Heb., Sheol, which, like Hades in Greek, means the place of departed spirits. Jacob supposed that Joseph had been devoured by wild beasts, and as he was not buried, the father could not have “gone down into the grave unto his son.” (Comp. Note on Genesis 15:15.) read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 37:36

(36) Midianites.—Heb., Medanites. (See Note on Genesis 37:25.)Potiphar.—Three chief interpretations are given of this name The first explains it by two Coptic words, according to which it would signify “father of the king.” This would make it an official name equivalent to prime minister or vizier. Gesenius considers it to be the same name as Potipherah (Genesis 41:50), and explains it as meaning “consecrated to Ra,” that is, the sun-god. Thirdly, Canon Cook, in the “Excursus on Egyptian... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 37:1-36

Joseph and His Brethren Genesis 37:0 With the story of Joseph we come to the last division of Genesis. The development and progress of the household of Jacob, until at length it became a nation in Egypt, had Joseph as a pioneer. The fullness of the narrative is worthy of consideration. There is a fourfold value and importance in the record of Joseph's life. (1) It gives the explanation of the development of the Hebrews. (2) It is a remarkable proof of the quiet operation of Divine Providence... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 37:1-36

JOSEPH’S DREAMSGenesis 37:1-36"Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee."- Psalms 76:10THE migration of Israel from Canaan to Egypt was a step of prime importance in the history. Great difficulties surrounded it, and very extraordinary means were used to bring it about.The preparatory steps occupied about twenty years, and nearly a fourth of the Book of Genesis is devoted to this period. This migration was a new idea. So little was it the result of an accidental dearth, or of any of those... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Genesis 37:1-36

XII. THE GENERATIONS OF JACOB CHAPTER 37 The Story of Joseph 1. Jacob dwelling in Canaan (Genesis 37:1 ) 2. Joseph’s character and feeding the flock (Genesis 37:2 ) 3. Beloved of his father (Genesis 37:3 ) 4. Hated by his brethren (Genesis 37:4 ) 5. The dream of the sheaves (Genesis 37:5-8 ) 6. The dream of the sun, moon and stars (Genesis 37:9-11 ) 7. Joseph seeks his brethren (Genesis 37:12-17 ) 8. The plot against Joseph (Genesis 37:18-22 ) 9. Joseph in the pit and sold... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 37:1

37:1 And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a {a} stranger, in the land of Canaan.(a) That is, the story of such things as came to him and his family as in Genesis 5:1 read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 37:2

37:2 These [are] the generations of Jacob. Joseph, [being] seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad [was] with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil {b} report.(b) He complained of the evil words and injuries which they spoke and did to him. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 37:5

37:5 And Joseph {c} dreamed a dream, and he told [it] his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.(c) God revealed to him by a dream what should come to pass. read more

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 37:32

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 37:34

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 37:35

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Genesis 37:36

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Genesis 37:1-36

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Genesis 37:1-36

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Genesis 37:1-36

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 37:1

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 37:2

Geneva Study Bible - Genesis 37:5

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