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L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 37:1-36

JOSEPH AND HIS BRETHREN How significant is the truth of verse 1, "Jacob lived in the land where his father sojourned, in the land of Canaan." It had taken him some years to finally settle there, but even though dwelling, he was still really only a sojourner (Hebrews 11:9). He did not remain indefinitely, but later went down to Egypt, where he died (ch.46:5-6; 49:33). We have seen in Chapter 36 a long list of the generations of Esau, but a great contrast faces us in Chapter 37, where we read... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Genesis 37:1-36

JOSEPH ’S HISTORY DISPENSATIONAL ASPECT OF JACOB’S HISTORY Following F.W. Grant in the Numerical Bible, the life of Jacob gives as its lesson the story of that discipline by which the Spirit of God brings us from weakness to power, from nature’s strength to that wholesome weakness in which alone is strength. But for this, natural strength must be crippled, which is provided for in two ways: in allowing us to realize the power of another nature (Esau) and in the direct dealing of God with our... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Genesis 37:1-36

Joseph's Dream Gen 37:19 We learn from this verse how prejudice shuts us up to one particular view of a man the view which is most distasteful to us, and upon which we persuade ourselves, we can remark with the justice of injury and anger. Joseph was the child of his father's old age, the idol of the old man's heart, the light of the household, and yet his brethren had got one view of him to which they could never close their eyes. He was nothing to them but a dreamer of unpalatable dreams, a... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 37:6-7

This was literally fulfilled; see Gen_42:6; Gen_43:26; Gen_44:14 . read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 37:7

Sheaf. Joseph probably knew not what this portended, as the prophets were sometimes ignorant of the real purport of their visions. (Calmet) --- But it admirably foreshewed the famine, which would bring his brethren to adore him in Egypt. (Menochius) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 37:5-11

5-11 God gave Joseph betimes the prospect of his advancement, to support and comfort him under his long and grievous troubles. Observe, Joseph dreamed of his preferment, but he did not dream of his imprisonment. Thus many young people, when setting out in the world, think of nothing but prosperity and pleasure, and never dream of trouble. His brethren rightly interpreted the dream, though they abhorred the interpretation of it. While they committed crimes in order to defeat it, they were... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 37:5-11

The Dreams of Joseph v. 5. And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren; and they hated him yet the more. Joseph, not realizing the situation in its full gravity, told his dream with boyish eagerness and frankness, the result being, however, that he poured oil upon the flames of the hatred against him. v. 6. And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed. v. 7. For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Genesis 37:1-36

THIRD PERIODThe Genesis of the People of israel in egypt from the twelve branches of israel, or the history of joseph and his brethren. joseph the patriarch of the faith-dispensation through humiliation and exaltation.—Genesis 37:1-36——————FIRST SECTIONJacob’s inconsiderate fondness for Joseph. Joseph’s dreams. His brothers’ envy. Joseph sold into Egypt. Genesis 37:1-361And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. 2These are the generations of Jacob.... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Genesis 37:1-11

Genesis THE TRIALS AND VISIONS OF DEVOUT YOUTH Gen_37:1 - Gen_37:11 . ‘The generations of Jacob’ are mainly occupied with the history of Joseph, because through him mainly was the divine purpose carried on. Jacob is now the head of the chosen family, since Isaac’s death Gen_35:29, and therefore the narrative is continued under that new heading. There may possibly be intended a contrast in ‘dwelt’ and ‘sojourned’ in Gen_37:1 , the former implying a more complete settling down. There are two... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Genesis 37:1-11

Joseph Loved and Hated; His Dreams Genesis 37:1-11 It is a mistake for parents to show favoritism; but we can hardly wonder at Jacob’s partiality for the lad, who reminded him so vividly of the beloved Rachel. Besides, there were a purity and an elevation of spirit in Joseph that stood out in welcome contrast to the coarse brutality and impurity of the others. He was separate from his brethren, Genesis 49:26 . The coat of many colors was, as r.v. margin indicates, a long garment of delicate... read more