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Genesis 37:16

What does Genesis 37:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 37:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he said, I am seeking my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they are feeding the flock.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he said, I seek my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed their flocks.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he said, I am seeking my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they are feeding the flock.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he said, I am looking for my brothers; please give me word of where they are keeping their flock.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and he saith, `My brethren I am seeking, declare to me, I pray thee, where they are feeding?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But he answered: I seek my brethren, tell me where they feed the flocks.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he said, I am seeking my brethren: tell me, I pray thee, where they feed [their flocks].

Context

v.15And a certain man found him, and, behold, he was wandering in the field: and the man asked him, saying, What seekest thou?

v.16This passage

v.17And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Song of Solomon 1:7

    Tell me, O thou whom my soul loveth, Where thou feedest thy flock, Where thou makest it to rest at noon: For why should I be as one that is veiled Beside the flocks of thy companions?

  • Luke 19:10

    For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.

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