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A Prophetic Glimpse
Commentators explain that Joseph's dream was not random but a form of divine communication, a 'lower kind of prophecy.' God gave Joseph this early glimpse of his future advancement to provide hope and support for the immense trials he was about to face, marking a turning point in his story.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 37:1–36
18th Century
Theologian
17. דתין dotayı̂n Dothain, “two wells?” (Gesenius)
25. נכאת neko't “tragacanth” or goat’s-tho…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 37:5
19th Century
Bishop
Joseph dreamed a dream. —Although dreams generally only arise from the mind being wearied by excessive activity ([Referen…
John Gill
On Genesis 37:5
17th Century
Pastor
And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told [it] his brethren ,
&c.] As a dream, in the simplicity of his heart; not und…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 37:5–11
17th Century
Minister
God gave Joseph early the prospect of his advancement, to support and comfort him under his long and grievous troubles.
Observe, Joseph drea…