Genesis 37:4-11

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 37:11

With himself: not doubting but it was prophetical. Thus acted the Blessed Virgin. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 37:1-4

1-4 In Joseph's history we see something of Christ, who was first humbled and then exalted. It also shows the lot of Christians, who must through many tribulations enter into the kingdom. It is a history that has none like it, for displaying the various workings of the human mind, both good and bad, and the singular providence of God in making use of them for fulfilling his purposes. Though Joseph was his father's darling, yet he was not bred up in idleness. Those do not truly love their... 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 37:1-4

Joseph Hated by his Brothers v. 1. And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. He had now entered upon the inheritance of his father, he was the bearer of the patriarchal blessing; although a stranger in the land of Canaan, he knew that eventually the entire country would belong to his children. v. 2. These are the generations of Jacob; the remainder of the book is devoted to the history of Jacob and his family. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was... 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

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 37:1-36

From this point in the sacred narrative, though Jacob appears more than once, for a time the history centers around Joseph, and it is certainly safe to say that in many aspects no more remarkable figure appears on the pages of Old Testament history. Joseph is seen here, first as the object of his father's love, a love which may surely be accounted for by the fact that he was the first-born of Rachel, and also to the ingenuous simplicity of his disposition and the strong integrity of his... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Genesis 37:1-11

Joseph a Type of Christ Genesis 37:1-11 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Genesis 36:1-43 presents to us the generations of Esau, who is Edom. The Edomites became a mighty people on the earth, but their glories centered in things which were carnal and temporal. Like their great sire, Esau, who was the head of their nation, they sold their birthright for a mess of pottage, and lived for the things of earth. The best that could be said of Esau was that he was the father of the Edomites. There was nothing in... read more

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