And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.
Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more than before.
This verse shows how Joseph's dream-sharing made his brothers' jealousy and hatred toward him grow stronger.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph was one of Jacob's twelve sons and was favored by his father, which already caused resentment among his brothers due to Jacob's special gifts to Joseph. Joseph's dreams, which he shared openly, seemed to predict his future leadership over his family, heightening the existing jealousy. This verse highlights the growing tension in a patriarchal family setting during the ancient Near Eastern times, where dreams were often seen as divine messages.
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