Genesis 37:36 Meaning
And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard.
Context Explained
34And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.
35And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him.
36And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard.
Key Themes
slaverydestinyprovidence
Related Cross References
Romans 8:28
God works all things together for good, as seen in Joseph's story.
Genesis 50:20
Joseph later acknowledges God's hand in his being sold into Egypt.
Acts 7:9
Stephen's speech highlights Joseph's journey to Egypt.
Source: Genesis 37:36