Introduction
Overview
Genesis 37 . 1 , Joseph is loved by Jacob , but hated by his brethren; Genesis 37 . 5 , His dreams and the interpretation; Genesis 37 . 12 , Jacob sends him to his brethren , who counsel to slay him; Genesis 37 . 21 , At Reuben’s desire they cast him into a pit; Genesis 37 . 25 , and afterwards sell him to the Ishmaelites; while Ruben grieves at not finding him; Genesis 37 . 31 , His coat , covered with blood , is sent to Jacob , who mourns him inordinately; Genesis 37 . 36 , Joseph is brought to Egypt and sold to Potiphar.
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wherein his father was a stranger . Heb. of his father's sojournings , Genesis 17 . 8 , Genesis 23 . 4 , Genesis 28 . 4 , *marg. Genesis 36 . 7 , Hebrews 11 . 9-16
Reciprocal . Genesis 37 . 12 . in Shechem Genesis 46 . 19 . Joseph Genesis 48 . 21 . land Numbers 1 . 32 . General
the generations . Toledoth , the history , narrative , or account of the lives and actions of Jacob and his sons; for in this general sense the original must be taken , as in the whole ensuing history there is no genealogy of Jacob's family. Genesis 2 . 4 , Genesis 5 . 1 , Genesis 6 . 9 , Genesis 10 . 1
wives . Genesis 30 . 4 , Genesis 30 . 9 , Genesis 35 . 22 , Genesis 35 . 25 , Genesis 35 . 26
evil report . 1 Samuel 2 . 22-24, John 7 . 7 , 1 Corinthians 1 . 11 , 1 Corinthians 5 . 1 , 1 Corinthians 11 . 18
Reciprocal . Genesis 29 . 29 . Bilhah Genesis 30 . 24 . And she Genesis 41 . 46 . years Genesis 46 . 32 . shepherds Genesis 47 . 28 . seventeen Ecclesiastes 4 . 4 . every Ecclesiastes 4 . 13 . is a poor Matthew 18 . 31 . and came
loved . John 3 . 35 , John 13 . 22 , John 13 . 23
son . Genesis 44 . 20-30
a coat . Genesis 37 . 23 , Genesis 37 . 32 , Judges 5 . 30 , 2 Samuel 13 . 18 , Psalm 45 . 13 , Psalm 45 . 14 , Ezekiel 16 . 16
colours . Kethoneth passim , a coat made of stripes of different coloured cloth.
Reciprocal . Genesis 33 . 2 . Rachel Genesis 37 . 31 . General 2 Kings 4 . 20 . and then died Proverbs 18 . 19 . brother Mark 12 . 6 . his
hated him . Genesis 37 . 5 , Genesis 37 . 11 , Genesis 37 . 18-24 , Genesis 4 . 5 , Genesis 27 . 41 , Genesis 49 . 23 , 1 Samuel 16 . 12 , 1 Samuel 16 . 13 , 1 Samuel 17 . 28 , Psalm 38 . 19 , Psalm 69 . 4 , John 7 . 3-5 , Joh1 John 3 . 12 , [[Readable Bible/62 - 1 John/1 John 4#1 John 4 . 20|1 John 4 . 20
and could not speak peaceably unto him . Or , rather , "and they could not speak peace to him ," i.e. , they would not accost him in a friendly manner . they would not even wish him well , in the eastern mode of salutation of , Peace be to thee! It is not an unusual thing for an Arab or Turk to hesitate to return the salâm , if given by a Christian , or by one of whom he has not a favourable opinion; and this may always be considered as an act of hostility.
Reciprocal . Genesis 30 . 24 . And she Genesis 37 . 8 . reign over us Genesis 50 . 20 . ye thought Ecclesiastes 4 . 4 . This is Jeremiah 12 . 6 . thy brethren Matthew 5 . 22 . That Mark 3 . 25 . General Acts 7 . 9 . moved 2 Corinthians 13 . 11 . live Ephesians 4 . 31 . with
dreamed . Genesis 37 . 9 , Genesis 28 . 12 , Genesis 40 . 5 , Genesis 41 . 1 , Genesis 42 . 9 , Numbers 12 . 6 , Judges 7 . 13 , Judges 7 . 14 , 1 Kings 3 . 5 , Psalm 25 . 14 , Daniel 2 . 1 , Daniel 4 . 5 , Joel 2 . 28 , Amos 3 . 7
and they . Genesis 37 . 4 , Genesis 37 . 8 , Genesis 49 . 23 , John 17 . 14
Reciprocal . Genesis 20 . 3 . a dream Genesis 37 . 19 . dreamer Genesis 40 . 9 . a vine Genesis 41 . 7 . a dream 2 Kings 4 . 20 . and then died Jeremiah 23 . 25 . dreamed Daniel 2 . 22 . revealeth John 7 . 3 . Depart
Hear . Genesis 44 . 18 , Judges 9 . 7
your sheaves . Genesis 42 . 6 , Genesis 42 . 9 , Genesis 43 . 26 , Genesis 44 . 14 , Genesis 44 . 19
obeisance . Philippians 2 . 10 , Colossians 1 . 18
Reciprocal . Genesis 37 . 9 . another dream Genesis 41 . 32 . doubled Genesis 43 . 28 . bowed Genesis 44 . 16 . behold Genesis 49 . 8 . thy father's Genesis 50 . 18 . fell 2 Samuel 1 . 2 . he fell
reign over us . Genesis 37 . 4 , Exodus 2 . 14 , 1 Samuel 10 . 27 , 1 Samuel 17 . 28 , Psalm 2 . 3-6 , Psalm 118 . 22 , Luke 19 . 14 , Luke 20 . 17 , Acts 4 . 27 , Acts 4 . 28 , Acts 7 . 35 , Hebrews 10 . 29
Reciprocal . Genesis 27 . 41 . hated Genesis 37 . 5 . and they Genesis 42 . 10 . General 1 Samuel 18 . 28 . General 1 Kings 22 . 8 . but I hate him Amos 7 . 10 . not Matthew 5 . 22 . That Romans 3 . 7 . if the truth
another dream . Genesis 37 . 7 , Genesis 41 . 25 , Genesis 41 . 32
the sun . Genesis 37 . 10 , Genesis 43 . 28 , Genesis 44 . 14 , Genesis 44 . 19 , Genesis 45 . 9 , Genesis 46 . 29 , Genesis 47 . 12 , Genesis 50 . 15-21 , Acts 7 . 9-14
stars . Daniel 8 . 10 , Philippians 2 . 15
Reciprocal . Genesis 20 . 3 . a dream Genesis 37 . 5 . dreamed Genesis 42 . 6 . bowed Genesis 44 . 16 . behold Jeremiah 23 . 25 . dreamed Romans 3 . 7 . if the truth
Shall I . Genesis 27 . 29 , Isaiah 60 . 14 , Philippians 2 . 10 , Philippians 2 . 11
Reciprocal . Genesis 37 . 9 . the sun Genesis 43 . 28 . bowed Daniel 7 . 28 . but Mark 15 . 18 . Hail
envied . Genesis 26 . 14-16 , Psalm 106 . 16 , Ecclesiastes 4 . 4 , Isaiah 11 . 13 , Isaiah 26 . 11 , Matthew 27 . 18 , Mark 15 . 10 , Acts 7 . 9 , Acts 13 . 45 , Galatians 5 . 21 , Titus 3 . 3 , James 3 . 14-16 , James 4 . 5
observed . Genesis 24 . 31 , Daniel 7 . 28 , Luke 2 . 19 , Luke 2 . 51
Reciprocal . Genesis 30 . 1 . Rachel envied Genesis 37 . 4 . hated him Genesis 37 . 19 . dreamer 1 Samuel 17 . 28 . Eliab's anger Proverbs 18 . 19 . brother Proverbs 27 . 4 . but Ezekiel 31 . 9 . envied Mark 9 . 10 . they Mark 12 . 6 . his Luke 1 . 66 . laid 1 Corinthians 13 . 4 . envieth
in Shechem . Genesis 37 . 1 , Genesis 33 . 18 , Genesis 34 . 25-31
Reciprocal . Genesis 46 . 34 . Thy servants' Joshua 17 . 7 . Shechem 2 Chronicles 10 . 1 . Shechem
come . 1 Samuel 17 . 17-20 , Matthew 10 . 16 , Luke 20 . 13
Here am I . Genesis 22 . 1 , Genesis 27 . 1 , Genesis 27 . 18 , 1 Samuel 3 . 4-6 , 1 Samuel 3 . 8 , 1 Samuel 3 . 16 , Ephesians 6 . 1-3
Reciprocal . Genesis 4 . 2 . And Abel Genesis 34 . 5 . now his Genesis 44 . 28 . the one 2 Chronicles 10 . 1 . Shechem
see whether it be well with . Heb. see the peace of thy brethren , etc. Genesis 29 . 6 , Genesis 41 . 16 , 1 Samuel 17 . 17 , 1 Samuel 17 . 18 , 2 Samuel 18 . 32 , 1 Kings 2 . 33 , Psalm 125 . 5 , Jeremiah 29 . 7 , Luke 19 . 42
Hebron . Genesis 23 . 2 , Genesis 35 . 27 , Numbers 13 . 22 , Joshua 14 . 13 , Joshua 14 . 15
Reciprocal . Genesis 13 . 18 . Hebron Genesis 34 . 5 . now his Genesis 43 . 27 . welfare Genesis 44 . 28 . the one Joshua 10 . 3 . Hebron Joshua 17 . 7 . Shechem Judges 18 . 15 . saluted him 1 Samuel 17 . 22 . saluted his brethren 2 Samuel 11 . 7 . how Joab did 2 Kings 4 . 26 . Is it well with thee Esther 2 . 11 . how Esther did
he was . Genesis 21 . 14
What . Judges 4 . 22 , 2 Kings 6 . 19 , John 1 . 38 , John 4 . 27 , John 18 . 4 , John 18 . 7 , John 20 . 15
seek . Luke 19 . 10
tell me . Song of Solomon 1 . 7
Dothan . 2 Kings 6 . 13
Reciprocal . Matthew 10 . 36 . General
conspired . 1 Samuel 19 . 1 , Psalm 31 . 13 , Psalm 37 . 12 , Psalm 37 . 32 , Psalm 94 . 21 , Psalm 105 . 25 , Psalm 109 . 4 , Matthew 21 . 38 , Matthew 27 . 1 , Mark 12 . 7 , Mark 14 . 1 , Luke 20 . 14 , Luke 20 . 15 , John 11 . 53 , Acts 23 . 12
Reciprocal . Genesis 27 . 42 . comfort himself Genesis 37 . 4 . hated him Genesis 44 . 7 . General Genesis 44 . 16 . God hath Genesis 49 . 23 . General Genesis 50 . 20 . ye thought Psalm 76 . 10 . Surely Proverbs 18 . 19 . brother Matthew 27 . 23 . Why Acts 7 . 9 . sold
Behold . Simulated Irony . Where the words in question are used by man either in dissimulation or hypocrisy. For other instances of this figure , see note on 2 Samuel 6 . 20 , Psalm 22 . 8 , Isaiah 5 . 19 , Matthew 22 . 16 , Matthew 27 . 29 , Matthew 27 . 40 , Matthew 27 . 42 , Matthew 27 . 43 , Mark 15 . 29 .
dreamer . Heb. master of dreams , Genesis 37 . 5 , Genesis 37 . 11 , Genesis 28 . 12 , Genesis 49 . 23 , *marg.
Reciprocal . Genesis 43 . 26 . bowed Genesis 44 . 20 . a child Exodus 2 . 14 . Who Proverbs 19 . 21 . many Matthew 26 . 68 . Prophesy Matthew 27 . 23 . Why Luke 23 . 35 . derided
and let . Psalm 64 . 5 , Proverbs 1 . 11 , Proverbs 1 . 12 , Proverbs 1 . 16 , Proverbs 6 . 17 , Proverbs 27 . 4 , Titus 3 . 3 , John 3 . 12
Some . 1 Kings 13 . 24 , 2 Kings 2 . 24 , Proverbs 10 . 18 , Proverbs 28 . 13
and we . 1 Samuel 24 . 20 , 1 Samuel 26 . 2 , Matthew 2 . 2-16 , Matthew 27 . 40-42 , Mark 15 . 29-32 , John 12 . 10 , John 12 . 11 , Acts 4 . 16-18
Reciprocal . Genesis 37 . 26 . conceal Genesis 37 . 30 . General Genesis 37 . 33 . evil beast Genesis 42 . 36 . Me have ye Genesis 43 . 26 . bowed Exodus 2 . 14 . Who Proverbs 19 . 21 . many Matthew 26 . 68 . Prophesy Mark 12 . 7 . This Mark 15 . 18 . Hail Luke 23 . 35 . derided John 7 . 3 . Depart Romans 3 . 7 . if the truth
Reuben heard . Genesis 35 . 22 , Genesis 42 . 22
not kill him . Heb. nephesh , Joshua 10 . 28 , Genesis 9 . 5 , Matthew 10 . 28
Reciprocal . Genesis 29 . 32 . his name Luke 23 . 51 . had not Ephesians 4 . 31 . with
Reuben said . Genesis 42 . 22
Shed . Matthew 27 . 24
lay . Genesis 22 . 12 , Exodus 24 . 11 , Deuteronomy 13 . 9 , Acts 12 . 1
Reciprocal . Genesis 29 . 32 . his name Genesis 37 . 27 . sell him Genesis 45 . 24 . See that Jeremiah 36 . 25 . made Luke 23 . 51 . had not
stript , Genesis 37 . 3 , Genesis 37 . 31-33 , Genesis 42 . 21 , Psalm 22 . 18 , Matthew 27 . 28
colours . or , pieces , Genesis 37 . 3
and cast . Psalm 35 . 7 , Lamentations 4 . 20
the pit . Psalm 40 . 2 , Psalm 88 . 6 , Psalm 88 . 8 , Psalm 130 . 1 , Psalm 130 . 2 , Jeremiah 38 . 6 , Lamentations 3 . 52-55 , Zechariah 9 . 11
Reciprocal . Genesis 49 . 23 . General
they sat . Esther 3 . 15 , Psalm 14 . 4 , Proverbs 30 . 20 , Amos 6 . 6
Ishmeelites . Genesis 37 . 28 , Genesis 37 . 36 , Genesis 16 . 11 , Genesis 16 . 12 , Genesis 25 . 1-4] , Genesis 25 . 16-18 , Genesis 31 . 23 , Psalm 83 . 6
Gilead . Genesis 31 . 21 , Genesis 43 . 11 , Jeremiah 8 . 22
spicery . Nechoth , is rendered by the LXX "incense;" Syriac , "resin;" Samaritan , "balsam;" Acquila , "storax;" which is followed by Bochart. This drug is abundant in Syria , and here Moses joins with it resin , honey , and myrrh; which agrees with the nature of the storax , which is the resin of a tree of the same name , of a reddish colour , and peculiarly pleasant fragrance.
balm . Tzeri , which in Arabic , as a verb , is to flow , seems to be a common name , as balm or balsam with us , for many of those oily , resinous substances , which flow spontaneously , or by incision , from various trees or plants; accordingly the ancients have generally interpreted it resin.
myrrh . Lot , is probably , as Junius , Deut. Dieu , Celsius , and Ursinus contend , the same as the Arabic ladan , Greek כבהבםןם , and Latin ladanum.
Reciprocal . Genesis 31 . 54 . did eat Genesis 39 . 1 . the Ishmeelites Judges 8 . 6 . General Judges 8 . 24 . because Jeremiah 22 . 6 . unto Jeremiah 25 . 24 . the mingled Jeremiah 46 . 11 . Gilead Jeremiah 49 . 29 . camels
What profit . Genesis 25 . 32 , Psalm 30 . 9 , Jeremiah 41 . 8 , Matthew 16 . 26 , Romans 6 . 21
conceal . Genesis 37 . 20 , Genesis 4 . 10 , Deuteronomy 17 . 8 , 2 Samuel 1 . 16 , Job 16 . 18 , Ezekiel 24 . 7
Reciprocal . Genesis 44 . 31 . servants shall Esther 7 . 4 . But if we Psalm 76 . 10 . Surely Proverbs 12 . 10 . but Jeremiah 36 . 25 . made Zechariah 11 . 5 . sell Matthew 26 . 15 . thirty
sell him . Genesis 37 . 22 , Exodus 21 . 16 , Exodus 21 . 21 , Nehemiah 5 . 8 , Matthew 16 . 26 , Matthew 26 . 15 , 1 Timothy 1 . 10 , Revelation 18 . 13
let not . 1 Samuel 18 . 17 , 2 Samuel 11 . 14-17 , 2 Samuel 12 . 9
he is our . Genesis 29 . 14 , Genesis 42 . 21
were content . Heb. hearkened
Reciprocal . Genesis 16 . 15 . Ishmael Genesis 17 . 13 . bought Genesis 44 . 31 . servants shall Judges 11 . 7 . Did not ye hate Nehemiah 5 . 5 . our flesh Psalm 105 . 17 . Joseph Romans 7 . 14 . sold
Midianites . Genesis 37 . 25 , Genesis 25 . 2 , Exodus 2 . 16 , Numbers 25 . 15 , Numbers 25 . 17 , Numbers 31 . 2 , Numbers 31 . 3 , Numbers 31 . 8 , Numbers 31 . 9 , Judges 6 . 1-3 , Psalm 83 . 9 , Isaiah 60 . 6
sold . Genesis 45 . 4 , Genesis 45 . 5 , Psalm 105 . 17 , Zechariah 11 . 12 , Zechariah 11 . 13 , Matthew 26 . 15 , Matthew 27 . 9 , Acts 7 . 9
Reciprocal . Genesis 37 . 36 . the Midianites Genesis 39 . 1 . the Ishmeelites Genesis 40 . 15 . stolen Genesis 49 . 23 . General Genesis 49 . 26 . was separate Exodus 21 . 16 . selleth him Exodus 21 . 32 . General Deuteronomy 33 . 16 . and upon the top Judges 8 . 6 . General Judges 8 . 24 . because 1 Chronicles 1 . 32 . Midian Jeremiah 32 . 9 . seventeen shekels of silver
he rent . Genesis 37 . 34 , Genesis 34 . 13 , Numbers 14 . 6 , Judges 11 . 35 , 2 Kings 19 . 1 , Job 1 . 20 , Joel 2 . 13 , Acts 14 . 14
Reciprocal . Genesis 29 . 32 . his name Genesis 42 . 22 . Spake I Genesis 44 . 13 . General Leviticus 13 . 45 . his clothes Joshua 7 . 6 . rent 2 Samuel 1 . 2 . clothes 2 Samuel 1 . 11 . rent 2 Samuel 3 . 31 . Rend 2 Samuel 13 . 31 . arose 2 Kings 18 . 37 . with their clothes rent Ecclesiastes 3 . 7 . time to rend Jeremiah 48 . 37 . upon the loins
Genesis 37 . 20 , Genesis 42 . 13 , Genesis 42 . 32 , Genesis 42 . 35 , Jeremiah 31 . 15
Reciprocal . Genesis 5 . 24 . he was not Genesis 42 . 22 . Spake I Judges 11 . 35 . rent his clothes Matthew 2 . 18 . would
Genesis 37 . 3 , Genesis 37 . 23 , Proverbs 28 . 13
thy son's . Genesis 37 . 3 , Genesis 44 . 20-23 , Luke 15 . 30
Reciprocal . Genesis 4 . 9 . I know Genesis 38 . 25 . Discern Genesis 44 . 17 . in peace 2 Samuel 13 . 18 . a garment Job 1 . 19 . they are dead
evil beast . Genesis 37 . 20 , Genesis 44 . 28 , 1 Kings 13 . 24 , 2 Kings 2 . 24 , Proverbs 14 . 15 , John 13 . 7
Reciprocal . Genesis 38 . 26 . acknowledged Genesis 42 . 38 . his brother Genesis 44 . 17 . in peace Genesis 44 . 20 . and his brother Genesis 48 . 11 . I had not 1 Samuel 30 . 4 . lifted up Job 1 . 19 . they are dead Matthew 2 . 18 . would
Genesis 37 . 29 , Joshua 7 . 6 , 2 Samuel 1 . 11 , 2 Samuel 3 . 31 , 1 Kings 20 . 31 , 1 Kings 21 . 27 , 2 Kings 19 . 1 , 1 Chronicles 21 . 16 , Ezra 9 . 3-5 , Nehemiah 9 . 1 , Esther 4 . 1-3 , Job 1 . 20 , Job 2 . 12 , Psalm 69 . 11 , Isaiah 22 . 12 , Isaiah 22 . 13 , Isaiah 32 . 11 , Isaiah 36 . 22 , Isaiah 37 . 1 , Isaiah 37 . 2 , Jeremiah 36 . 24 , Joel 2 . 13 , Jonah 3 . 5-8 , Matthew 11 . 21 , Matthew 26 . 65 , Acts 14 . 14 , Revelation 11 . 3
Reciprocal . Leviticus 21 . 10 . uncover Numbers 14 . 6 . rent their clothes Judges 11 . 35 . rent his clothes 2 Samuel 1 . 2 . clothes 2 Samuel 13 . 31 . arose 2 Kings 18 . 37 . with their clothes rent 1 Chronicles 7 . 22 . mourned Ecclesiastes 3 . 7 . time to rend Jeremiah 45 . 3 . added Jeremiah 48 . 37 . upon the loins
his daughters . Genesis 31 . 43 , Genesis 35 . 22-26
rose up . 2 Samuel 12 . 17 , Job 2 . 11 , Psalm 77 . 2 , Jeremiah 31 . 15
For I . Genesis 42 . 31 , Genesis 44 . 29-31 , Genesis 45 . 28
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 67 . comforted Genesis 42 . 38 . his brother Genesis 44 . 31 . servants shall Genesis 45 . 26 . And Jacob's Genesis 48 . 11 . I had not Judges 11 . 35 . rent his clothes 2 Samuel 12 . 23 . I shall go 2 Samuel 13 . 39 . comforted Esther 4 . 4 . but he received it not Job 42 . 11 . they bemoaned Psalm 30 . 11 . turned Proverbs 15 . 15 . All Jeremiah 45 . 3 . added John 11 . 19 . to comfort John 11 . 31 . She goeth 1 Thessalonians 4 . 13 . ye sorrow
the Midianites . Genesis 37 . 28 , Genesis 25 . 1 , Genesis 25 . 2 , Genesis 39 . 1
officer . Heb. eunuch , But the word signifies not only eunuchs , but also chamberlains , courtiers , and officers. Esther 1 . 10 , Isaiah 56 . 3
captain . Or , chief marshal , Heb. chief of the slaughtermen , or executioners , Genesis 39 . 1-23 , Genesis 40 . 4 , 2 Kings 25 . 8 , *marg.
Reciprocal . Genesis 17 . 13 . bought Genesis 37 . 25 . Ishmeelites Genesis 41 . 10 . captain Genesis 41 . 12 . servant Deuteronomy 33 . 16 . and upon the top 1 Samuel 8 . 15 . officers 2 Kings 8 . 6 . officer Psalm 105 . 17 . Joseph Jeremiah 39 . 9 . captain of the guard Jeremiah 52 . 12 . captain of the guard Daniel 2 . 14 . captain of the king's guard Acts 28 . 16 . captain Romans 7 . 14 . sold