Parallel Verses
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,
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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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 37:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph's Dreams
3
Jacob (Israel) loved Joseph more than all his sons because Joseph had been born in Israel's old age. So he made Joseph a special multicolored robe with long sleeves.
4 His brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers; and so they
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Cross References
Genesis 27:41
So Esau bore a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him. Esau said to himself: The days of mourning for my father are near. Then I will kill my brother Jacob.
Genesis 49:23
Archers provoked him, shot at him, and harassed him.
1 Samuel 17:28
Eliab, David's oldest brother, heard David talking to the men. Then Eliab became angry with David. Why did you come here, he asked him, and with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know how overconfident and headstrong you are. You came here just to see the battle.
Genesis 4:5
He did not look with favor on Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his face was downcast (he had a bad attitude).
Genesis 37:5
One time Joseph had a dream. He told his brothers about it and they hated him even more.
Genesis 37:11
Joseph's brothers were jealous of him. His father kept thinking about the whole matter.
Genesis 37:18-24
Before he arrived, they saw him coming and made plans to kill him.
1 Samuel 16:12-13
Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, healthy young man, and his eyes sparkled. Jehovah said to Samuel: This is the one. Anoint him!
Psalm 38:19
My mortal enemies are growing stronger. Many hate me for no reason.
Psalm 69:4
Those who hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head. Those who want to destroy me, being my enemies wrongfully, are mighty. I have to restore what I did not take away.
John 7:3-5
His brothers said to him: Leave here and go to Judea. That way your disciples also may see the works that you do.
John 15:18-19
If the world hates you, you know that it has hated me before it hated you.
Titus 3:3
For we also once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
1 John 2:11
But he who hates his brother is in the darkness, and walks in the darkness. He does not know where he goes because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
1 John 3:10
In this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed. Whoever does not practice righteousness is not from God. He who does not love his brother is not from God.
1 John 3:12
We should not be like Cain who was of the evil one, and killed his brother. Why did he murder him? It was because his works were evil, and his brother's were righteous.
1 John 4:20
If a man says, I love God, yet he hates his brother, he is a liar! He who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.