KJV ORIGINAL
And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept thinking about what Joseph had said.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how Joseph's brothers felt jealous while his father Jacob pondered the meaning of Joseph's dreams.
📚 Historical Context
This follows Joseph's telling of his dreams where sheaves of grain and celestial bodies bowed down to him, symbolizing his future authority over his family. His brothers' envy would soon lead them to sell Joseph into slavery, while Jacob's thoughtful observation shows he sensed God might be revealing something important through these dreams.
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