Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Here comes that dreamer!” they said to each other. New Living Translation “Here comes the dreamer!” they said. English Standard Version They said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer. Berean Standard Bible “Here comes that dreamer!” they said to one another. King James Bible And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. New King James Version Then they said to one another, “Look, this dreamer is coming! New American Standard Bible They said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer! NASB 1995 They said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer! NASB 1977 And they said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer! Legacy Standard Bible Then they said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer! Amplified Bible They said to one another, “Look, here comes this dreamer. Christian Standard Bible They said to one another, “Oh, look, here comes that dream expert! Holman Christian Standard Bible They said to one another, “Here comes that dreamer! American Standard Version And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. Contemporary English Version They said to one another, "Look, here comes the hero of those dreams! English Revised Version And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. GOD'S WORD® Translation They said to each other, "Look, here comes that master dreamer! Good News Translation They said to one another, "Here comes that dreamer. International Standard Version "Look!" they said. "Here comes the Dream Master! Majority Standard Bible ?Here comes that dreamer!? they said to one another. NET Bible They said to one another, "Here comes this master of dreams! New Heart English Bible And they said to one another, "Look, this dreamer is coming. Webster's Bible Translation And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer is coming. World English Bible They said to one another, “Behold, this dreamer comes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they say to one another, “Behold, this man of the dreams comes; Young's Literal Translation And they say one unto another, 'Lo, this man of the dreams cometh; Smith's Literal Translation And a man will say to his brother, Behold, this lord of dreams coming. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd said one to another: Behold the dreamer cometh. Catholic Public Domain Version And they said one to another: “Behold, the dreamer approaches. New American Bible They said to one another: “Here comes that dreamer! New Revised Standard Version They said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they said to one another, Behold, here comes the dreamer. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they said, each man to his brother, “Behold that dreamer comes dreaming. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they said one to another: 'Behold, this dreamer cometh. Brenton Septuagint Translation And each said to his brother, Behold, that dreamer comes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph Sold by His Brothers…18Now Joseph’s brothers saw him in the distance, and before he arrived, they plotted to kill him. 19“Here comes that dreamer!” they said to one another. 20“Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal has devoured him. Then we shall see what becomes of his dreams!”… Cross References Matthew 21:38 But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and take his inheritance.’ John 11:47-53 Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ... Acts 7:9 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him Matthew 27:18 For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him. Mark 15:10 For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over. John 7:1 After this, Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jews there were trying to kill Him. John 15:18-25 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. ... Acts 5:17-18 Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out / and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. Acts 13:45 But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying. Acts 17:5 The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people. 1 John 3:12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. 1 John 3:15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer. Genesis 4:8 Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. Exodus 1:10 Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase even more; and if a war breaks out, they may join our enemies, fight against us, and leave the country.” Treasury of Scripture And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer comes. Behold. 2 Samuel 6:20 Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! Psalm 22:8 He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. Isaiah 5:19 That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it! dreamer. Genesis 37:5,11 And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more… Genesis 28:12 And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it. Genesis 49:23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: Jump to Previous Dreamer DreamsJump to Next Dreamer DreamsGenesis 37 1. Joseph is loved by Jacob, but hated by his brothers.5. His dreams and the interpretation. 12. Jacob sends him to his brothers, who counsel to slay him. 21. At Reuben's desire they cast him into a pit; 25. and afterwards sell him to the Ishmaelites; 29. while Ruben grieves at not finding him. 31. His coat, covered with blood, is sent to Jacob, who mourns him inordinately. 36. Joseph is brought to Egypt and sold to Potiphar. Here comes that dreamer! This phrase is spoken by Joseph's brothers as they see him approaching. Joseph was known for his dreams, which he shared with his family, indicating that he would one day rule over them. These dreams are recorded earlier in Genesis 37:5-11. The term "dreamer" is used here with a tone of mockery and disdain, reflecting the brothers' jealousy and resentment. Dreams in the ancient Near East were often considered significant, sometimes seen as divine messages. Joseph's dreams were prophetic, foreshadowing his future rise to power in Egypt and the eventual fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham's descendants. they said to one another. Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe central figure in this passage, Joseph is the son of Jacob and Rachel. Known for his dreams, which foretold his future rise to prominence, Joseph is both favored by his father and envied by his brothers. 2. Joseph's Brothers The sons of Jacob, who are envious and resentful of Joseph due to their father's favoritism and Joseph's dreams, which suggest he will rule over them. 3. Dothan The location where Joseph's brothers plotted against him. It is a place in the region of Shechem, significant for its role in the unfolding of Joseph's account. 4. Jacob (Israel) The father of Joseph and his brothers, who unwittingly sets the stage for the brothers' jealousy by showing favoritism towards Joseph. 5. Dreams Joseph's dreams are a pivotal element in this account, symbolizing God's revelation and future plans for Joseph, which his brothers mock and reject. Teaching Points The Danger of EnvyEnvy can lead to destructive actions and broken relationships. Joseph's brothers allowed their jealousy to cloud their judgment and lead them to sin. God's Sovereignty in Adversity Despite human intentions, God's plans prevail. Joseph's account reminds us that God can use even negative circumstances for His purposes. Faithfulness Amidst Trials Joseph remained faithful to God despite his brothers' betrayal. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's plan even when facing opposition. The Power of Forgiveness Joseph's eventual forgiveness of his brothers is a powerful example of grace and reconciliation, pointing to the importance of forgiving others. The Role of Dreams and Visions In the Bible, dreams often serve as a means of divine communication. Believers should be attentive to how God might speak to them today.(19) This dreamer.--Heb., this lord of dreams, a phrase expressive of contempt.Verse 19. - And they said one to another (literally, a man to his brother), Behold, this dreamer - literally, this lord of dreams (cf. Genesis 14:13; Exodus 24:14) - cometh - expressive of rancor, contempt, and hatred. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Hereהִנֵּ֗ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! comes בָּֽא׃ (bā) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go that הַלָּזֶ֖ה (hal·lā·zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 1976: This very dreamer!” בַּ֛עַל (ba·‘al) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1167: A master, a husband, owner they said וַיֹּאמְר֖וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to one אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person another. אָחִ֑יו (’ā·ḥîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Links Genesis 37:19 NIVGenesis 37:19 NLT Genesis 37:19 ESV Genesis 37:19 NASB Genesis 37:19 KJV Genesis 37:19 BibleApps.com Genesis 37:19 Biblia Paralela Genesis 37:19 Chinese Bible Genesis 37:19 French Bible Genesis 37:19 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 37:19 They said one to another Behold this (Gen. 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