Genesis 37:16 kjva — And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks."

— Genesis 37:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 37 — Context

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And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed the flock in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here am I.

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And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well with thy brethren, and well with the flocks; and bring me word again. So he sent him out of the vale of Hebron, and he came to Shechem.

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And a certain man found him, and, behold, he was wandering in the field: and the man asked him, saying, What seekest thou?

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And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks.

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And 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.

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

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

Genesis 37:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:16 say?
Genesis 37:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their 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 (KJVA): “And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their 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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