Genesis 37:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh.

Complete Jewish Bible:

They said to each other, "Look, this dreamer is coming!

Berean Standard Bible:

“Here comes that dreamer!” they said to one another.

American Standard Version:

And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And they said^{H559} one^{H376} to another^{H251}, Behold, this^{H1976} dreamer^{{H1167}{H2472}} cometh^{H935}.

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Commentary for Genesis 37:19

Genesis 37:19 is a part of the narrative concerning the life of Joseph, one of the twelve sons of Jacob (also known as Israel). The verse reads, "And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh." This statement is made by Joseph's brothers, who are already envious and antagonistic towards him due to their father's favoritism and Joseph's own reports of his dreams, which suggest his future elevation above them.

The historical context of this verse is set in the patriarchal period, where the family dynamics and interpersonal relationships within the clan are central to the unfolding story. The themes present in this verse include sibling rivalry, jealousy, and the tension between divine providence and human agency. Joseph's dreams, which he naively shares with his brothers, are seen as presumptuous and provoke hostility. The brothers' reference to Joseph as "this dreamer" underscores their scorn and dismissal of his prophetic dreams, which they cannot yet understand or accept.

This verse is part of the broader narrative arc that leads to Joseph's betrayal by his brothers, who sell him into slavery in Egypt. Despite this act of betrayal, the story of Joseph ultimately serves as a testament to God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of divine promises, as Joseph's dreams do indeed come to pass, leading to his rise to power in Egypt and the eventual salvation of his family during a time of famine. The themes of this verse resonate throughout the Joseph narrative, highlighting the complex interplay of human emotions, divine purpose, and the ways in which God can bring about good from evil intentions.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. Strong's Number: H251
   There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָח
   Transliteration: ʼâch
   Pronunciation: awkh
   Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1976
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הַלָּזֶה
   Transliteration: hallâzeh
   Pronunciation: hal-law-zeh'
   Description: from the article (see הָלְאָהxlit hâlᵉâh corrected to hâlᵉʼâh) and זֶה; this very; this.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1167
   There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בַּעַל
   Transliteration: baʻal
   Pronunciation: bah'-al
   Description: from בָּעַל; a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense); [phrase] archer, [phrase] babbler, [phrase] bird, captain, chief man, [phrase] confederate, [phrase] have to do, [phrase] dreamer, those to whom it is due, [phrase] furious, those that are given to it, great, [phrase] hairy, he that hath it, have, [phrase] horseman, husband, lord, man, [phrase] married, master, person, [phrase] sworn, they of.
   
6. Strong's Number: H2472
   There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲלוֹם
   Transliteration: chălôwm
   Pronunciation: khal-ome'
   Description: or (shortened) חֲלֹם; from חָלַם; a dream; dream(-er).
   
7. Strong's Number: H935
   There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בּוֹא
   Transliteration: bôwʼ
   Pronunciation: bo
   Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.