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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.
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.
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.
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,
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
Hatred » Examples of » Joseph's brethren
Home » Family trouble » Instances of » Joseph and his brethren
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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References
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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 all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colors. 4 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. 5 And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.
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Cross References
Genesis 27:41
And Esau hated Jacob, because of the blessing with which 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.
Genesis 49:23
The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:
1 Samuel 17:28
And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spoke to the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thy heart; for thou art come down that thou mayest see the battle.
Genesis 4:5
But to Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
Genesis 37:5
And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it to his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.
Genesis 37:11
And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.
Genesis 37:18-24
And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near to them, they conspired against him to slay him.
1 Samuel 16:12-13
And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and also of a beautiful countenance, and a good appearance. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
Psalm 38:19
But my enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied.
Psalm 69:4
They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: they that would destroy me, being my enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.
John 7:3-5
His brethren therefore said to him, Depart hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.
John 15:18-19
If the world hateth you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
Titus 3:3
For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
1 John 2:11
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because darkness hath blinded his eyes.
1 John 3:10
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
1 John 3:12
Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And why did he slay him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
1 John 4:20
If a man sayeth, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar. For he that loveth not his brother, whom he hath seen, how can he love God, whom he hath not seen?