Genesis 37:4

And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 37:4

BSB
When Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him.
AKJV
And when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him.
CPDV
Then his brothers, seeing that he was loved by his father more than all his other sons, hated him, and they were not able to say anything peacefully to him.
ERV
And his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren; and they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.
NHEB
His brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, and they hated him, and couldn't speak a kind word to him.
SMT
And his brethren will see that their father loved him above all his brethren, and they will hate him, and will not be able to speak to him for peace.

Commentary for Genesis 37:4

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Overview of Genesis 37:4
Summary
Jealous siblings resent father's obvious preference
Event
Brothers develop hatred toward Joseph
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative