Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. New Living Translation But his brothers hated Joseph because their father loved him more than the rest of them. They couldn’t say a kind word to him. English Standard Version But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peacefully to him. Berean Standard Bible When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. King James Bible And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him. New King James Version But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peaceably to him. New American Standard Bible And his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers; and so they hated him and could not speak to him on friendly terms. NASB 1995 His brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers; and so they hated him and could not speak to him on friendly terms. NASB 1977 And his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers; and so they hated him and could not speak to him on friendly terms. Legacy Standard Bible And his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, and so they hated him and could not speak to him in peace. Amplified Bible His brothers saw that their father loved Joseph more than all of his brothers; so they hated him and could not [find it within themselves to] speak to him on friendly terms. Christian Standard Bible When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not bring themselves to speak peaceably to him. Holman Christian Standard Bible When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not bring themselves to speak peaceably to him. American Standard Version And his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren; and they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him. Contemporary English Version which showed that Joseph was his favorite son, and so Joseph's brothers hated him and would not be friendly to him. English Revised Version And his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren; and they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them. They hated Joseph and couldn't speak to him on friendly terms. Good News Translation When his brothers saw that their father loved Joseph more than he loved them, they hated their brother so much that they would not speak to him in a friendly manner. International Standard Version When Joseph's brothers realized that their father loved him more than all of his brothers, they hated him so much that they were unable to speak politely to him. Majority Standard Bible When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. NET Bible When Joseph's brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated Joseph and were not able to speak to him kindly. New Heart English Bible His brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, and they hated him, and couldn’t speak a kind word to him. Webster's Bible Translation And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. World English Bible His brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, and they hated him, and couldn’t speak peaceably to him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand his brothers see that their father has loved him more than any of his brothers, and they hate him, and have not been able to speak [to] him peaceably. Young's Literal Translation and his brethren see that their father hath loved him more than any of his brethren, and they hate him, and have not been able to speak to him peaceably. Smith's Literal Translation And his brethren will see that their father loved him above all his brethren, and they will hate him, and will not be able to speak to him for peace. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd his brethren seeing that he was loved by his father, more than all his sons, hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. Catholic Public Domain Version Then his brothers, seeing that he was loved by his father more than all his other sons, hated him, and they were not able to say anything peacefully to him. New American Bible When his brothers saw that their father loved him best of all his brothers, they hated him so much that they could not say a kind word to him. New Revised Standard Version But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And his brothers saw that their father had loved him more than all of them, and they hated him and they were not able to speak peace with him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And his brethren having seen that his father loved him more than all his sons, hated him, and could not speak anything peaceable to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph's Dreams…3Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors. 4When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. 5Then Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more.… Cross References Acts 7:9 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him John 15:18-19 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. 1 John 3:12-13 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. / So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you. Matthew 10:36 A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ John 7:5 For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. 1 Samuel 18:8-9 And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?” / And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David. Proverbs 27:4 Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy? James 3:14-16 But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. / Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. / For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. 1 John 4:20 If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. John 15:25 But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’ 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. Psalm 69:4 Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay. Psalm 38:19 Many are my enemies without cause, and many hate me without reason. Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions. Treasury of Scripture And when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him. hated him. Genesis 37:5,11,18-24 And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more… Genesis 4:5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. Genesis 27:41 And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob. Jump to Previous Able Couldn't Dearer Friendly Full Greet Hate Hated Joseph Kind Loved Others Peaceably Speak Terms WordJump to Next Able Couldn't Dearer Friendly Full Greet Hate Hated Joseph Kind Loved Others Peaceably Speak Terms WordGenesis 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. When his brothers saw The Hebrew word for "saw" is "ra'ah," which means to perceive or consider. This indicates more than just a physical seeing; it implies an understanding or realization. The brothers' perception of their father's favoritism towards Joseph was not just a fleeting observation but a deep-seated awareness that affected their emotions and actions. This perception set the stage for the unfolding drama, highlighting the importance of perception in human relationships and the potential for misunderstanding and jealousy. that their father loved him more than any of them they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When [Joseph’s] brothersאֶחָ֗יו (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) saw וַיִּרְא֣וּ (way·yir·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction their father אֲבִיהֶם֙ (’ă·ḇî·hem) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father loved אָהַ֤ב (’ā·haḇ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f him אֹת֞וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case more than any מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every [of them], אֶחָ֔יו (’e·ḥāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) they hated וַֽיִּשְׂנְא֖וּ (way·yiś·nə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8130: To hate him אֹת֑וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case and could יָכְל֖וּ (yā·ḵə·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3201: To be able, have power not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no speak דַּבְּר֥וֹ (dab·bə·rōw) Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue a kind word to him. לְשָׁלֹֽם׃ (lə·šā·lōm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace Links Genesis 37:4 NIVGenesis 37:4 NLT Genesis 37:4 ESV Genesis 37:4 NASB Genesis 37:4 KJV Genesis 37:4 BibleApps.com Genesis 37:4 Biblia Paralela Genesis 37:4 Chinese Bible Genesis 37:4 French Bible Genesis 37:4 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 37:4 His brothers saw that their father loved (Gen. 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