Genesis 37:5

And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 37:5

BSB

Then Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more.

AKJV

And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brothers: and they hated him yet the more.

CPDV

Then it also happened that he recounted the vision of a dream to his brothers, for which reason a greater hatred began to be nurtured.

ERV

And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.

NHEB

Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers, and they hated him all the more.

SMT

And Joseph will dream a dream, and he will announce to his brethren: and they will add yet to hate him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 37:5

AndJosephH3130Proper Name Masculine dreamedH2492VerbadreamH2472Noun MasculineandhetoldH5046VerbithisbrethrenH251Noun MasculineandtheyhatedH8130VerbhimyetthemoreH3254Verb

Commentary for Genesis 37:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 37:5

Summary

Joseph's dream deepens family animosity further

Event

Joseph reports prophetic vision to siblings

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC