King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And a certain man found him, and, behold, [he was] wandering in the field: and the man asked him, saying, What seekest thou?
Complete Jewish Bible:
where a man found him wandering around in the countryside. The man asked him, "What are you looking for?"
Berean Standard Bible:
a man found him wandering in the field and asked, “What are you looking for?”
American Standard Version:
And a certain man found him, and, behold, he was wandering in the field: and the man asked him, saying, What seekest thou?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And a certain man{H376} found him{H4672}, and, behold, he was wandering{H8582} in the field{H7704}: and the man{H376} asked him{H7592}, saying{H559}, What seekest{H1245} thou?
Cross-References (KJV):
Judges 4:22
- And, behold, as Barak pursued Sisera, Jael came out to meet him, and said unto him, Come, and I will shew thee the man whom thou seekest. And when he came into her [tent], behold, Sisera lay dead, and the nail [was] in his temples.
Genesis 21:14
- ¶ And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave [it] unto Hagar, putting [it] on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.
John 18:7
- Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth.
John 4:27
- ¶ And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?
John 1:38
- Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?
John 20:15
- Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.
John 18:4
- Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye?
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Commentary for Genesis 37:15
Genesis 37:15 is part of the narrative concerning Joseph, the favored son of Jacob (also known as Israel), and his journey into Egypt. This verse captures a moment in the broader story of Joseph's betrayal by his brothers, which sets the stage for the events that follow.
In this verse, Joseph is wandering in the field, having been sent by his father to check on the welfare of his brothers who were tending their flocks. The historical context places us in the patriarchal era, where family dynamics and rivalries play a significant role in the unfolding events. The theme of seeking direction is evident as Joseph, lost and searching for his brothers, encounters a stranger. This stranger's question, "What seekest thou?" not only reflects the immediate narrative of Joseph's quest but also serves as a metaphor for the human condition of searching for purpose and direction.
The verse speaks to the providential care that is a recurring theme in the Bible, suggesting that God may use even seemingly chance encounters to guide individuals toward their destiny. In the case of Joseph, this encounter leads him to his brothers, who ultimately sell him into slavery, an act that sets in motion a series of events leading to Joseph's rise to power in Egypt and the fulfillment of his dreams. This moment of seeking and the subsequent events illustrate the biblical motif of God's purposes being worked out through human actions and circumstances, often in unexpected ways.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H376
There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִישׁ
Transliteration: ʼîysh
Pronunciation: eesh
Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה. - Strong's Number: H4672
There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָצָא
Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. - Strong's Number: H8582
There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּעָה
Transliteration: tâʻâh
Pronunciation: taw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both; (cause to) go astray, deceive, dissemble, (cause to, make to) err, pant, seduce, (make to) stagger, (cause to) wander, be out of the way. - Strong's Number: H7704
There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂדֶה
Transliteration: sâdeh
Pronunciation: saw-deh'
Description: or שָׂדַי; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field (as flat); country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. - Strong's Number: H7592
There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁאַל
Transliteration: shâʼal
Pronunciation: shaw-al'
Description: or שָׁאֵל; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand; ask (counsel, on), beg, borrow, lay to charge, consult, demand, desire, [idiom] earnestly, enquire, [phrase] greet, obtain leave, lend, pray, request, require, [phrase] salute, [idiom] straitly, [idiom] surely, wish. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H1245
There are 215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּקַשׁ
Transliteration: bâqash
Pronunciation: baw-kash'
Description: a primitive root; to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after; ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for).