Genesis 37:16 cpdv — So he responded: “I seek my brothers. Tell me where they pasture the flocks.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"So he responded: “I seek my brothers. Tell me where they pasture the flocks.” "

— Genesis 37:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 37 — Context

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Israel said to him: “Your brothers are pasturing the sheep at Shechem. Come, I will send you to them.” And when he answered,

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“I am ready,” he said to him, “Go, and see if everything is prospering with your brothers and the cattle, and report to me what is happening.” So, having been sent from the valley of Hebron, he arrived at Shechem.

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And a man found him wandering in a field, and he asked him what he was seeking.

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So he responded: “I seek my brothers. Tell me where they pasture the flocks.”

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And the man said to him: “They have withdrawn from this place. But I heard them saying, ‘Let us go to Dothan.’ ” Therefore, Joseph continued on after his brothers, and he found them at Dothan.

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And, when they had seen him from afar, before he approached them, they decided to kill him.

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And they said one to another: “Behold, the dreamer approaches.

Genesis 37:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:16 say?
Genesis 37:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “So he responded: “I seek my brothers. Tell me where they pasture the flocks.” ”
Where is Genesis 37:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 37:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 16.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 37:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 37:16 in?
Genesis 37:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 37:16?
Genesis 37:16 reads (CPDV): “So he responded: “I seek my brothers. Tell me where they pasture the flocks.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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