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Genesis 37 Summary

Genesis 37 introduces Joseph, his dreams, and his jealous brothers who sell him into slavery in Egypt.

Favored by his father Jacob and given a special robe, Joseph shares dreams of his family bowing to him, deepening his brothers’ resentment.

Seizing their chance, the brothers sell Joseph to traders bound for Egypt and deceive their father into thinking he is dead—setting up God’s long work of redemption.

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Genesis 37:28 “So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt.”

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