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Suddenly my bundle stood up, and your bundles all gathered around and bowed low before mine!” <a href="/esv/genesis/37.htm">English Standard Version</a> Behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and behold, my sheaf arose and stood upright. And behold, your sheaves gathered around it and bowed down to my sheaf.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> We were binding sheaves of grain in the field, and suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to mine.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/37.htm">King James Bible</a> For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/37.htm">New King James Version</a> There we were, binding sheaves in the field. Then behold, my sheaf arose and also stood upright; and indeed your sheaves stood all around and bowed down to my sheaf.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and behold, my sheaf stood up and also remained standing; and behold, your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to my sheaf.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/37.htm">NASB 1995</a> for behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and lo, my sheaf rose up and also stood erect; and behold, your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to my sheaf.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and lo, my sheaf rose up and also stood erect; and behold, your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to my sheaf.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Indeed, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and behold, my sheaf rose up and also stood upright; and behold, your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to my sheaf.” <a href="/amp/genesis/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a> we [brothers] were binding sheaves [of grain stalks] in the field, and lo, my sheaf [suddenly] got up and stood upright and remained standing; and behold, your sheaves stood all around my sheaf and bowed down [in respect].” <a href="/csb/genesis/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> There we were, binding sheaves of grain in the field. Suddenly my sheaf stood up, and your sheaves gathered around it and bowed down to my sheaf.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> There we were, binding sheaves of grain in the field. Suddenly my sheaf stood up, and your sheaves gathered around it and bowed down to my sheaf."&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/37.htm">American Standard Version</a> for, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves came round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf. <a href="/cev/genesis/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We were out in the field, tying up bundles of wheat. Suddenly my bundle stood up, and your bundles gathered around and bowed down to it." <a href="/erv/genesis/37.htm">English Revised Version</a> for, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves came round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf. <a href="/gwt/genesis/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We were tying grain into bundles out in the field, and suddenly mine stood up. It remained standing while your bundles gathered around my bundle and bowed down to it." <a href="/gnt/genesis/37.htm">Good News Translation</a> We were all in the field tying up sheaves of wheat, when my sheaf got up and stood up straight. Yours formed a circle around mine and bowed down to it." <a href="/isv/genesis/37.htm">International Standard Version</a> "We were tying sheaves together out in the middle of the fields, when all of a sudden, my sheaf stood up erect! And then your sheaves gathered around it and bowed down to my sheaf!" <a href="/net/genesis/37.htm">NET Bible</a> There we were, binding sheaves of grain in the middle of the field. Suddenly my sheaf rose up and stood upright and your sheaves surrounded my sheaf and bowed down to it!" <a href="/nheb/genesis/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, we were binding sheaves in the field, and look, my sheaf arose and also stood upright. And look, your sheaves gathered around it and bowed down to my sheaf." <a href="/wbt/genesis/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and behold, your sheaves stood around and made obeisance to my sheaf.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/genesis/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> We were binding sheaves of grain in the field, and suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright, while your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to mine.” <a href="/web/genesis/37.htm">World English Bible</a> for behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and behold, my sheaf arose and also stood upright; and behold, your sheaves came around, and bowed down to my sheaf.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> that, behold, we are binding bundles in the midst of the field, and behold, my bundle has arisen, and has also stood up, and behold, your bundles are all around, and they bow themselves to my bundle.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> that, lo, we are binding bundles in the midst of the field, and lo, my bundle hath arisen, and hath also stood up, and lo, your bundles are round about, and bow themselves to my bundle.' <a href="/slt/genesis/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And behold, we binding sheaves in the midst of the field; and behold, my sheaf arose, and also stood; and behold your sheaves will turn about and will worship to my sheaf.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I thought we were binding sheaves in the field: and my sheaf arose as it were, end stood, and your sheaves standing about, bowed down before my sheaf. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I thought we were binding sheaves in the field. And my sheaf seemed to rise up and stand, and your sheaves, standing in a circle, reverenced my sheaf.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/37.htm">New American Bible</a> There we were, binding sheaves in the field, when suddenly my sheaf rose to an upright position, and your sheaves formed a ring around my sheaf and bowed down to it.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> There we were, binding sheaves in the field. Suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright; then your sheaves gathered around it, and bowed down to my sheaf.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose and stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about and bowed down to my sheaf. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Behold we were binding sheaves in the field and behold, my sheaf stood up and was erect, and behold your sheaves surrounded and bowed down to my sheaf.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> for, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves came round about, and bowed down to my sheaf.' <a href="/sep/genesis/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> I thought ye were binding sheaves in the middle of the field, and my sheaf stood up and was erected, and your sheaves turned round, and did obeisance to my sheaf. <a href="/parallel/genesis/37-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9360" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/37.htm">Joseph's Dreams</a> …6He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had: 7<a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: ’ă·naḥ·nū (Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">We</a> <a href="/hebrew/481.htm" title="481: mə·’al·lə·mîm (V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To bind. A primitive root; to tie fast; hence to be tongue-tied.">were binding</a> <a href="/hebrew/485.htm" title="485: ’ă·lum·mîm (N-fp) -- A sheaf. Or ealum; passive participle of 'alam; something bound; a sheaf.">sheaves of grain</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: haś·śā·ḏeh (Art:: N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">the field,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">and suddenly</a> <a href="/hebrew/485.htm" title="485: ’ă·lum·mā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A sheaf. Or ealum; passive participle of 'alam; something bound; a sheaf.">my sheaf</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qā·māh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">rose</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: wə·ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/5324.htm" title="5324: niṣ·ṣā·ḇāh (V-Nifal-Perf-3fs) -- To take one's stand, stand. A prim root; to station, in various applications.">stood upright,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/485.htm" title="485: ’ă·lum·mō·ṯê·ḵem (N-fpc:: 2mp) -- A sheaf. Or ealum; passive participle of 'alam; something bound; a sheaf.">while your sheaves</a> <a href="/hebrew/5437.htm" title="5437: ṯə·sub·be·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- A primitive root; to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively.">gathered around</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: wat·tiš·ta·ḥă·we·nā (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3fp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">and bowed down</a> <a href="/hebrew/485.htm" title="485: la·’ă·lum·mā·ṯî (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 1cs) -- A sheaf. Or ealum; passive participle of 'alam; something bound; a sheaf.">to mine.”</a> 8“Do you intend to reign over us?” his brothers asked. “Will you actually rule us?” So they hated him even more because of his dream and his statements.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6-9</a> Now Joseph was the ruler of the land; he was the one who sold grain to all its people. So when his brothers arrived, they bowed down before him with their faces to the ground. / And when Joseph saw his brothers, he recognized them, but he treated them as strangers and spoke harshly to them. “Where have you come from?” he asked. “From the land of Canaan,” they replied. “We are here to buy food.” / Although Joseph recognized his brothers, they did not recognize him. ... <a href="/genesis/50-18.htm">Genesis 50:18-20</a> His brothers also came to him, bowed down before him, and said, “We are your slaves!” / But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? / As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. <a href="/psalms/105-17.htm">Psalm 105:17-21</a> He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, / until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. ... <a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9-10</a> Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. <a href="/genesis/41-41.htm">Genesis 41:41-44</a> Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” / Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. / He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt. ... <a href="/genesis/45-5.htm">Genesis 45:5-8</a> And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. / For the famine has covered the land these two years, and there will be five more years without plowing or harvesting. / God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. ... <a href="/genesis/49-22.htm">Genesis 49:22-26</a> Joseph is a fruitful vine—a fruitful vine by a spring, whose branches scale the wall. / The archers attacked him with bitterness; they aimed at him in hostility. / Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel, ... <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Matthew 27:29</a> And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” <a href="/john/19-2.htm">John 19:2-3</a> The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. <a href="/1_samuel/2-7.htm">1 Samuel 2:7-8</a> The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. <a href="/daniel/2-48.htm">Daniel 2:48-49</a> Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. / And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court. <a href="/daniel/6-3.htm">Daniel 6:3</a> Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a> Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, see, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.your sheaves.<a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6,9</a> And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph's brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth… <a href="/genesis/43-26.htm">Genesis 43:26</a> And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.<a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">Genesis 44:14,19</a> And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground… obeisance.<a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10</a> That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;<a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a> And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">Arisen</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-20.htm">Binding</a> <a href="/genesis/33-7.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/genesis/33-7.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/acts/28-3.htm">Bundle</a> <a href="/matthew/13-30.htm">Bundles</a> <a href="/revelation/13-14.htm">Erect</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/genesis/36-6.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/genesis/31-18.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/genesis/27-37.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/genesis/34-5.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/genesis/35-2.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Obeisance</a> <a href="/genesis/32-31.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/35-5.htm">Round</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-6.htm">Sheaf</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-6.htm">Sheaves</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-14.htm">Stems</a> <a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/genesis/34-30.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/genesis/36-7.htm">Together</a> <a href="/genesis/20-6.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/41-30.htm">Arisen</a> <a href="/genesis/49-11.htm">Binding</a> <a href="/genesis/37-10.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/genesis/37-9.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/genesis/42-35.htm">Bundle</a> <a href="/genesis/42-35.htm">Bundles</a> <a href="/exodus/26-30.htm">Erect</a> <a href="/genesis/37-15.htm">Field</a> <a href="/genesis/37-15.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/genesis/48-2.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/genesis/41-5.htm">Grain</a> <a href="/genesis/37-11.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/genesis/41-21.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/genesis/37-9.htm">Obeisance</a> <a href="/genesis/37-35.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/38-30.htm">Round</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-10.htm">Sheaf</a> <a href="/ruth/2-7.htm">Sheaves</a> <a href="/exodus/2-3.htm">Stems</a> <a href="/genesis/41-1.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/exodus/19-22.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/genesis/37-9.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/genesis/41-10.htm">Together</a> <a href="/genesis/38-26.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 37</div>1. <a href="/genesis/37-1.htm">Joseph is loved by Jacob, but hated by his brothers.</a> 5. <a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">His dreams and the interpretation.</a> 12. <a href="/genesis/37-12.htm">Jacob sends him to his brothers, who counsel to slay him.</a> 21. <a href="/genesis/37-21.htm">At Reuben's desire they cast him into a pit;</a> 25. <a href="/genesis/37-25.htm">and afterwards sell him to the Ishmaelites; </a> 29. <a href="/genesis/37-29.htm">while Ruben grieves at not finding him.</a> 31. <a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">His coat, covered with blood, is sent to Jacob, who mourns him inordinately.</a> 36. <a href="/genesis/37-36.htm">Joseph is brought to Egypt and sold to Potiphar.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>We were binding sheaves of grain in the field This phrase sets the scene in an agricultural context, common in ancient Near Eastern societies. Binding sheaves was a typical activity during harvest time, indicating a time of productivity and provision. The field represents the world or the sphere of human activity. In biblical symbolism, fields often denote places of labor and divine provision (<a href="/matthew/13-38.htm">Matthew 13:38</a>). The act of binding sheaves can also symbolize gathering and preparation, hinting at future events where Joseph's role in gathering and providing for his family becomes crucial during the famine in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Genesis 41:56-57</a>).and suddenly my sheaf rose and stood upright Joseph's sheaf rising and standing upright symbolizes his future elevation and authority over his brothers. This imagery foreshadows Joseph's rise to power in Egypt, where he becomes second only to Pharaoh (<a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40-41</a>). The suddenness of the sheaf's rising suggests divine intervention and the unexpected nature of God's plans. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who was also unexpectedly exalted and given authority (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>).while your sheaves gathered around and bowed down to mine. The act of the brothers' sheaves bowing down to Joseph's sheaf prefigures the fulfillment of Joseph's dreams when his brothers come to Egypt and bow before him, seeking grain during the famine (<a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6</a>). This imagery of bowing signifies submission and acknowledgment of authority. It also reflects the theme of God's sovereignty and the reversal of human expectations, as the younger brother is exalted over the older ones. This theme is echoed in the life of Jesus, who, though rejected by His own, is ultimately recognized as Lord (<a href="/john/1-11.htm">John 1:11</a>, <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13-14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a> The favored son of Jacob, who receives dreams from God that foretell his future rise to prominence. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a> The sons of Jacob who become envious and hostile towards Joseph due to his dreams and their father's favoritism. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_field.htm">The Field</a> Represents the setting of Joseph's dream, symbolizing the world or the place of labor and harvest. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sheaves_of_grain.htm">Sheaves of Grain</a> Symbolic elements in Joseph's dream representing the brothers and their future subservience to Joseph. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_dream.htm">The Dream</a> A divine revelation given to Joseph, indicating God's plan for his life and the future dynamics within his family.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_dreams.htm">God's Sovereignty in Dreams</a> Joseph's dream illustrates how God communicates His plans and purposes, often in ways that are not immediately understood. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_humility_and_patience.htm">The Role of Humility and Patience</a> Joseph's journey from dream to reality required humility and patience, teaching us to trust God's timing and process. <a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_god's_plan.htm">Family Dynamics and God's Plan</a> Despite familial strife and jealousy, God's purposes prevail, reminding us that He can work through difficult relationships for His glory. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> Joseph's life encourages believers to remain faithful and steadfast, even when circumstances seem contrary to God's promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_forgiveness.htm">The Importance of Forgiveness</a> Joseph's eventual reconciliation with his brothers highlights the power of forgiveness and restoration in God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 37</a> <a href="/q/what_are_biblical_dreams_and_visions.htm">What are dreams and visions according to the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/are_prophetic_dreams_divinely_sourced.htm">Do prophetic dreams originate from a divine source?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_egypt's_governor_handle_food_sales.htm">Why would the governor of Egypt personally handle these seemingly minor food transactions without delegation (Genesis 42:6)?</a> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/37.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Stood upright.--Heb., took its station. It is the verb used in <a href="/genesis/24-13.htm" title="Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:">Genesis 24:13</a>, where see Note. It implies that the sheaf took the position of chief. We gather from this dream that Jacob practised agriculture, not occasionally, as had been the case with Isaac (<a href="/genesis/26-12.htm" title="Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundred times: and the LORD blessed him.">Genesis 26:12</a>), but regularly, as seems to have been usual also at Haran (<a href="/genesis/30-14.htm" title="And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them to his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray you, of your son's mandrakes.">Genesis 30:14</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - For (literally, and), behold, we were binding sheaves - literally, binding things bound, i.e. sheaves, alumim, from alam, to bind; the order of the words and the participial form of the verb indicating that the speaker describes the vision as it appeared to his mind (vide Ewald, 'Hebrews Synt.,' § 342) - in the field, - literally, in the middle of the field; from which it would appear that Jacob was not a mere nomad, but carried on agricultural operations like his father Isaac (<a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Genesis 26:12</a>) - and, lo, - "the הֵנּה, as repeated in his narration, shows that he had a presentiment of something great" (Lange) - my sheaf arose, and also stood upright (literally, stood, i.e. placed itself upright, and remained so); and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance - i.e. bowed themselves down (cf. <a href="/genesis/23-7.htm">Genesis 23:7</a>, Abraham bowing to the Hethites) - to my sheaf. The fulfillment of this dream occurred in Egypt (vide <a href="/genesis/42-6.htm">Genesis 42:6</a>; <a href="/genesis/43-26.htm">Genesis 43:26</a>; <a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">Genesis 44:14</a>). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/37-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>We אֲנַ֜חְנוּ (’ă·naḥ·nū) Pronoun - first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> We were binding מְאַלְּמִ֤ים (mə·’al·lə·mîm) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_481.htm">Strong's 481: </a> To tie fast, to be tongue-tied sheaves of grain אֲלֻמִּים֙ (’ă·lum·mîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_485.htm">Strong's 485: </a> Something bound, a sheaf in בְּת֣וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre the field, הַשָּׂדֶ֔ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land and suddenly וְהִנֵּ֛ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! my sheaf אֲלֻמָּתִ֖י (’ă·lum·mā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_485.htm">Strong's 485: </a> Something bound, a sheaf rose קָ֥מָה (qā·māh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand and וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and stood upright, נִצָּ֑בָה (niṣ·ṣā·ḇāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5324.htm">Strong's 5324: </a> To take one's stand, stand while your sheaves אֲלֻמֹּ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם (’ă·lum·mō·ṯê·ḵem) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_485.htm">Strong's 485: </a> Something bound, a sheaf gathered around תְסֻבֶּ֙ינָה֙ (ṯə·sub·be·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5437.htm">Strong's 5437: </a> To turn about, go around, surround and bowed down וַתִּֽשְׁתַּחֲוֶ֖יןָ (wat·tiš·ta·ḥă·we·nā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> To depress, prostrate to [mine].” לַאֲלֻמָּתִֽי׃ (la·’ă·lum·mā·ṯî) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_485.htm">Strong's 485: </a> Something bound, a sheaf <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/37-7.htm">Genesis 37:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/37-7.htm">OT Law: Genesis 37:7 For behold we were binding sheaves (Gen. 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