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Genesis 37:4
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And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.
About Genesis 37:4
Few verses address Siblings in the Bible as directly as Genesis 37:4. This Old Testament passage from the law of Genesis has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Psalms 133:1
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
- Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
- Genesis 45:4
“And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.”
- Genesis 4:9
“And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?”
- 1 John 4:20
“If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?”
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How to Apply Genesis 37:4
Pray through Genesis 37:4 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Siblings in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.