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A Clear Prophecy
The dream's imagery was not subtle. Commentators explain that Joseph's sheaf rising and standing erect while his brothers' sheaves bowed was a clear prophecy of his future authority. One scholar notes the Hebrew for 'stood upright' implies it 'took its station' as a chief. The meaning was so obvious that his brothers immediately understood and resented it.
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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 37:7
19th Century
Bishop
Stood upright. — Hebrew, took its station. It is the verb used in Genesis 24:13; see the note on that verse. It implies t…
John Gill
On Genesis 37:7
17th Century
Pastor
For, behold, we [were] binding sheaves in the field
So it was represented in his mind in a dream, as if it was harvest time, a…
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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…