Genesis 37:19 asv — And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh.

American Standard Version

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

— Genesis 37:19, American Standard Version

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Genesis 37 — Context

16

And he said, I am seeking my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they are feeding the flock.

17

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 they saw him afar off, and 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.

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Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into one of the pits, and we will say, An evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.

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And Reuben heard it, and delivered him out of their hand, and said, Let us not take his life.

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And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood; cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, but lay no hand upon him: that he might deliver him out of their hand, to restore him to his father.

Genesis 37:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:19 say?
Genesis 37:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. ”
Where is Genesis 37:19 in the Bible?
Genesis 37:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 19.
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 37:19.
What translation should I read Genesis 37:19 in?
Genesis 37:19 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 37:19?
Genesis 37:19 reads (ASV): “And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. ” 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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