And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words.
His brothers said to him, 'Do you really think you're going to rule over us? Do you really think you're going to be our master?' And they hated him even more because of his dreams and because of what he said.
Joseph's brothers became even more angry and resentful when he shared dreams that suggested he would one day have authority over them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the story of Joseph, Jacob's favored son, who had received dreams from God indicating his future leadership role. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, the eldest son typically held authority in the family, so Joseph's dreams threatened the established birth order and his older brothers' expectations. The tension was already high because their father Jacob clearly favored Joseph, giving him a special colorful coat.
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