Parallel Verses
Holman 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.
New American Standard Bible
His brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers; and so they
King James Version
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.
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.
A Conservative Version
And his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers. And they hated him, and could not 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.
Amplified
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.
Bible in Basic English
And because his brothers saw that Joseph was dearer to his father than all the others, they were full of hate for him, and would not say a kind word to him.
Darby Translation
And his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, and they hated him, and could not greet him with friendliness.
Julia Smith 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.
King James 2000
And when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and were not able to speak peaceably to him.
Modern King James verseion
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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him and could not speak one kind word unto 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 peaceably to him.
The Emphasized Bible
So his brethren saw that their father loved him, more than any of his brethren, and they hated him, and could not bid him prosper,
Webster
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.
Youngs 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.
Themes
Bible stories for children » The beautiful coat
Children » Partiality of parents among » Jacob for joseph
Envy » Instances of » Joseph's brethren, of joseph
Family » Trouble instances of » Joseph and his brethren
Favoritism » Instances of » Jacob for joseph
Hatred » Exemplified » Joseph's brethren
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jacob » His partiality for his son, joseph, and the consequent jealousy of his other sons
Jealousy » Instances of » Joseph's brothers, of joseph
Jealousy » Examples of human » Joseph's brethren
Joseph » Son of jacob » His father's favorite child
Joseph » Son of jacob » His father's partiality for, excites the jealousy of his brethren
Man » Jealousy of » Joseph's brethren
Man's » Jealousy » Joseph's brethren
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » jacob
Partiality » Its effect on other children
Sin » Its progressiveness exemplified in joseph's brothers » 1. Jealousy
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 37:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph's Dreams
3
Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons because Joseph was a son born to him in his old age,
Names
Cross References
Genesis 27:41
Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau determined in his heart: “The days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob.”
Genesis 49:23
shot at him, and were hostile toward him.
1 Samuel 17:28
David’s oldest brother Eliab listened as he spoke to the men, and became angry with him.
Genesis 4:5
but He did not have regard for Cain and his offering. Cain was furious, and he looked despondent.
Genesis 37:5
Then Joseph had a dream. When he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more.
Genesis 37:11
His brothers were jealous of him,
Genesis 37:18-24
They saw him in the distance, and before he had reached them, they plotted to kill him.
1 Samuel 16:12-13
So Jesse sent for him. He had beautiful eyes and a healthy,
Then the Lord said, “Anoint him, for he is the one.”
Psalm 38:19
many hate me for no reason.
Psalm 69:4
are more numerous than the hairs of my head;
my deceitful enemies, who would destroy me,
are powerful.
Though I did not steal, I must repay.
John 7:3-5
so His brothers
John 15:18-19
Titus 3:3
For we too were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved by various passions
1 John 2:11
But the one who hates his brother
1 John 3:10
This is how God’s children—and the Devil’s children—are made evident.
Whoever does not do what is right is not of God, especially the one who does not love his brother.
1 John 3:12
unlike Cain,
1 John 4:20
If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother,