Genesis 37:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And he told it to his father, and to his brethren: and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth?”
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Read Full Chapter →Jacob rebukes Joseph for the dream, questioning whether he himself, Joseph's mother, and his brothers will bow to him.
The Context of Genesis 37:10
Jacob rebukes Joseph's dream, recognizing its claim of universal exaltation.
What Does Genesis 37:10 Mean?
Joseph now tells the dream to both Jacob and his brothers. Jacob's response is sharp: he rebukes his son. He asks whether he, Rachel (though she is deceased by this point in the narrative), and Joseph's brothers will literally bow to him. Jacob grasps the dream's meaning immediately and confronts it.
Jacob's rebuke suggests he recognizes the dream as spiritually significant but is troubled by Joseph's role in it. A loving father corrects when he sees his son moving toward pride or presumption.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 37:10
What does Genesis 37:10 mean?
Jacob rebukes Joseph for the dream, questioning whether he himself, Joseph's mother, and his brothers will bow to him.
What is the context of Genesis 37:10?
Jacob rebukes Joseph's dream, recognizing its claim of universal exaltation.