Genesis 37:19 · KJV

"And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁷And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan.

¹⁸And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.

¹⁹And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh.

²⁰Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.

²¹And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him.

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Reflection Questions

How does jealousy manifest in your relationships?

What does it mean for you to be misunderstood?

When have you felt like an outsider in your family?

Life Application

relationships

Be mindful of how your actions may affect others. Strive to foster understanding and unity.

family

Consider ways to strengthen family bonds and address underlying tensions.

People in This Verse

JosephBoth

Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, rose to prominence in Egypt due to his ability to interpret dreams. His story illustrates themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and divine purpose.

First appearance: Genesis 37:3

Connection to Jesus

typology

The way Joseph's brothers conspire against him mirrors the rejection Jesus faced from His own people.

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