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but his father observed the saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And his brothers envied him, but his father kept the matter <i>in mind.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter <i>in mind.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the saying in mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the saying <i>in mind.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the saying <i>in mind</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joseph’s brothers were envious <i>and</i> jealous of him, but his father kept the words [of Joseph] <i>in mind</i> [wondering about their meaning].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And his brethren envied him; but his father kept the saying in mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joseph's brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept wondering about the dream. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And his brethren envied him; but his father kept the saying in mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept thinking about these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Joseph's brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept thinking about the whole matter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As a result, his brothers became more envious of him. But his father kept thinking about all of this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what Joseph said. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept thinking about the matter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />His brothers envied him, but his father kept this saying in mind. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And his brothers are zealous against him, and his father has watched the matter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and his brethren are zealous against him, and his father hath watched the matter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And his brethren will envy him; and his father observed the word.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />His brethren therefore envied him: but his father considered the thing with himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, his brothers were envious of him. Yet truly, his father considered the matter silently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So his brothers were furious at him but his father kept the matter in mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the matter in mind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And his brothers envied him; but his father observed the sayings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And his brothers were jealous of him, and his father was keeping the statement.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And his brethren envied him; but his father kept the saying in mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/37-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9408" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/37.htm">Joseph's Dreams</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>He told his father and brothers, but his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream that you have had? Will your mother and brothers and I actually come and bow down to the ground before you?” <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">And his brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/7065.htm" title="7065: way·qan·’ū- (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be jealous or zealous. A primitive root; to be zealous, i.e. jealous or envious.">were jealous</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">of him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: wə·’ā·ḇîw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">but his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">kept in mind</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">what he had said.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-18.htm">Matthew 27:18</a></span><br />For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-10.htm">Mark 15:10</a></span><br />For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a></span><br />For even His own brothers did not believe in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45</a></span><br />But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-14.htm">James 3:14-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-3.htm">1 Corinthians 3:3</a></span><br />for you are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and dissension among you, are you not worldly? Are you not walking in the way of man?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Galatians 5:20-21</a></span><br />idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></span><br />Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">1 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-30.htm">Proverbs 14:30</a></span><br />A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-4.htm">Proverbs 27:4</a></span><br />Wrath is cruel and anger is like a flood, but who can withstand jealousy?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-16.htm">Psalm 106:16</a></span><br />In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/12-1.htm">Numbers 12:1-2</a></span><br />Then Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses because of the Cushite woman he had married, for he had taken a Cushite wife. / “Does the LORD speak only through Moses?” they said. “Does He not also speak through us?” And the LORD heard this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/18-8.htm">1 Samuel 18:8-9</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And his brothers envied him; but his father observed the saying.</p><p class="hdg">envied.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/26-14.htm">Genesis 26:14-16</a></b></br> For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-16.htm">Psalm 106:16</a></b></br> They envied Moses also in the camp, <i>and</i> Aaron the saint of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/4-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:4</a></b></br> Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This <i>is</i> also vanity and vexation of spirit.</p><p class="hdg">observed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-31.htm">Genesis 24:31</a></b></br> And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/7-28.htm">Daniel 7:28</a></b></br> Hitherto <i>is</i> the end of the matter. As for me Daniel, my cogitations much troubled me, and my countenance changed in me: but I kept the matter in my heart.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-19.htm">Luke 2:19,51</a></b></br> But Mary kept all these things, and pondered <i>them</i> in her heart… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Envied</a> <a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Envy</a> <a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Full</a> <a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/genesis/37-7.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/genesis/30-15.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Observed</a> <a href="/genesis/24-21.htm">Watched</a> <a href="/genesis/37-8.htm">Words</a> <a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Zealous</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/73-3.htm">Envied</a> <a href="/numbers/11-29.htm">Envy</a> <a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Full</a> <a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/genesis/39-9.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/genesis/41-32.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/genesis/40-14.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/genesis/40-6.htm">Observed</a> <a href="/exodus/2-11.htm">Watched</a> <a href="/genesis/37-21.htm">Words</a> <a href="/numbers/11-29.htm">Zealous</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-1.htm">Joseph is loved by Jacob, but hated by his brothers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">His dreams and the interpretation.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-12.htm">Jacob sends him to his brothers, who counsel to slay him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-21.htm">At Reuben's desire they cast him into a pit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-25.htm">and afterwards sell him to the Ishmaelites; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-29.htm">while Ruben grieves at not finding him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">His coat, covered with blood, is sent to Jacob, who mourns him inordinately.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-36.htm">Joseph is brought to Egypt and sold to Potiphar.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And his brothers were jealous of him</b><br>The jealousy of Joseph's brothers is rooted in the favoritism shown by their father, Jacob, who gave Joseph a richly ornamented robe. This favoritism is a recurring theme in Genesis, as seen in the relationships between Isaac and Ishmael, and Jacob and Esau. Jealousy among siblings is a common human experience, but here it foreshadows the future conflict and suffering Joseph will endure. This jealousy is a catalyst for the events that lead to Joseph's eventual rise to power in Egypt, which is part of God's sovereign plan to preserve the family of Israel during a future famine.<p><b>but his father kept in mind what he had said</b><br>Jacob, also known as Israel, reflects on Joseph's dreams, which suggest that Joseph will have a position of authority over his family. This phrase indicates that Jacob, despite his initial rebuke of Joseph, recognizes the potential significance of the dreams. This is reminiscent of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who "treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart" (<a href="/luke/2-19.htm">Luke 2:19</a>) regarding the prophecies about Jesus. Jacob's contemplation suggests an awareness of God's hand in the unfolding events, even if he does not fully understand them. This foreshadows the eventual fulfillment of Joseph's dreams when his brothers bow to him in Egypt, illustrating God's providential plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The favored son of Jacob, who received a special coat and had dreams that suggested his future prominence over his family.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a></b><br>The father of Joseph and his brothers, who showed favoritism towards Joseph, causing tension within the family.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a></b><br>The sons of Jacob who were envious of Joseph due to their father's favoritism and Joseph's dreams.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The land where Jacob and his family were living at the time of these events.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_dreams.htm">Joseph's Dreams</a></b><br>Prophetic dreams that indicated Joseph's future rise to a position of authority, which fueled his brothers' jealousy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_jealousy.htm">The Dangers of Jealousy</a></b><br>Jealousy can lead to destructive actions and broken relationships, as seen in the animosity between Joseph and his brothers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/parental_wisdom.htm">Parental Wisdom</a></b><br>Jacob's decision to keep the matter in mind suggests the importance of parental discernment and reflection on family dynamics.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human failings and jealousy, God's plans prevail, as seen in Joseph's eventual rise to power and the preservation of his family.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/favoritism's_consequences.htm">Favoritism's Consequences</a></b><br>Favoritism can breed resentment and division within families, highlighting the need for fairness and love towards all children.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflective_pondering.htm">Reflective Pondering</a></b><br>Like Jacob, we should take time to ponder and seek God's wisdom in understanding the events and dreams in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_haran_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Haran in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_these_dreams_reflect_ancient_beliefs.htm">(Genesis 37:5-10) Do these dreams realistically align with ancient cultural beliefs, or do they suggest later embellishments inserted into the text?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_brought_joseph_to_egypt.htm">Who brought Joseph to Egypt: the Ishmaelites who bought him (Genesis 37:28), the Midianites who sold him (Genesis 37:36), or his brothers who sold him (Genesis 45:4)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_music_praise_god_in_the_bible.htm">Is jealousy hindering your spiritual growth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And his brethren envied him</span>. The verb <span class="hebrew">קָנָא</span> (unused in Kal), to become red in the face, seems to indicate that the hatred of Joseph's brethren revealed itself in scowling looks. <span class="cmt_word">But his father observed the saying</span> - literally, <span class="accented">kept the word</span>, <span class="greek">διετήρησε τὸ ῤῆμα</span> (LXX.). Cf. <a href="/daniel/7-28.htm">Daniel 7:28</a>; <a href="/luke/2-51.htm">Luke 2:51</a>. <p> CHAPTER 37:12-25 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/37-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And his brothers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were jealous of him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְקַנְאוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(way·qan·’ū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7065.htm">Strong's 7065: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, zealous, jealous, envious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but his father</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָבִ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kept in mind</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(šā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what he had said.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַדָּבָֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(had·dā·ḇār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/37-11.htm">Genesis 37:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/37-11.htm">Genesis 37:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/37-11.htm">Genesis 37:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/37-11.htm">Genesis 37:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/37-11.htm">Genesis 37:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/37-11.htm">Genesis 37:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/37-11.htm">Genesis 37:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/37-11.htm">Genesis 37:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/37-11.htm">Genesis 37:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/37-11.htm">Genesis 37:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/37-11.htm">OT Law: Genesis 37:11 His brothers envied him but his father (Gen. 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