Genesis 37:11

“And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.”

"And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying." - Genesis 37:11
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What does Genesis 37:11 mean?

Genesis 37:11 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying." This verse comes from the story of Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and it provides important insight into the themes of jealousy, family…

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The Weight of Envy: A Reflection on Genesis 37:11

In the tapestry of the biblical narrative, the story of Joseph is a vibrant thread that weaves together themes of envy, dreams, family strife, and ultimately, reconciliation. Genesis 37:11 states, "And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying." This single…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Harmony Among Brothers

Heavenly Father, As I come before Your throne of grace today, I reflect on the profound relationship woven through family ties and the complexities that often emerge within them. In the story of Joseph, we see that his brethren envied him, as stated in Genesis 37:11, 'And his…

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Genesis 37:11 - "And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying."
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Genesis 37:19 - "And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh."
Genesis 37:12 - "¶ And his brethren went to feed their father's flock in Shechem."
Genesis 37:24 - "And they took him, and cast him into a pit: and the pit was empty, there was no water in it."
Genesis 41:37 - "¶ And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants."
Genesis 36:37 - "And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead."
1 Chronicles 11:37 - "Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai,"
Genesis 37:31 - "And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;"
Genesis 37:1 - "And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan."
Genesis 37:36 - "And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard."
Genesis 37:29 - "¶ And Reuben returned unto the pit; and, behold, Joseph was not in the pit; and he rent his clothes."
Genesis 37:5 - "¶ And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more."
Psalms 37:11 - "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace."
Genesis 37:30 - "And he returned unto his brethren, and said, The child is not; and I, whither shall I go?"
Genesis 19:37 - "And the firstborn bare a son, and called his name Moab: the same is the father of the Moabites unto this day."
Genesis 37:21 - "And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him."
Exodus 37:11 - "And he overlaid it with pure gold, and made thereunto a crown of gold round about."
Genesis 37:6 - "And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed:"
Genesis 37:26 - "And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?"
Job 37:11 - "Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud:"
"And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh." - Genesis 37:19
Genesis 37:16 - "And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks."
Genesis 37:34 - "And Jacob rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days."
Leviticus 11:37 - "And if any part of their carcase fall upon any sowing seed which is to be sown, it shall be clean."
Genesis 37:15 - "¶ And a certain man found him, and, behold, he was wandering in the field: and the man asked him, saying, What seekest thou?"