KJV ORIGINAL
And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said to them, 'Please listen to this dream I had:'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Joseph is asking his family to listen as he shares a dream he had.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, is sharing a dream with his brothers during a time of family tension and jealousy. This dream is part of a larger narrative where Joseph's prophetic visions foreshadow his future leadership, but they also provoke resentment among his siblings, leading to conflict. The story reflects the ancient Near Eastern culture where dreams were often seen as divine messages.
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