Genesis 37:5 web — Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brothers, and they hated him all the more.

World English Bible

"Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brothers, and they hated him all the more."

— Genesis 37:5, World English Bible

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Genesis 37 — Context

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This is the history of the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brothers. He was a boy with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father's wives. Joseph brought an evil report of them to their father.

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Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age, and he made him a coat of many colors.

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His brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, and they hated him, and couldn't speak peaceably to him.

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Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brothers, and they hated him all the more.

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He said to them, "Please hear this dream which I have dreamed:

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for behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and behold, my sheaf arose and also stood upright; and behold, your sheaves came around, and bowed down to my sheaf."

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His brothers said to him, "Will you indeed reign over us? Or will you indeed have dominion over us?" They hated him all the more for his dreams and for his words.

Genesis 37:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 37:5 say?
Genesis 37:5 in the World English Bible reads: “Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brothers, and they hated him all the more.”
Where is Genesis 37:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 37:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 37, verse 5.
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 37:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 37:5 in?
Genesis 37:5 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 37:5?
Genesis 37:5 reads (WEB): “Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brothers, and they hated him all the more.” 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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