Bible Strands
Genesis 37:6
He said to them, “Listen to this dream I had:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Joseph addresses his brothers immediately after receiving a dream, before recounting its content.
The words — The imperative שִׁמְעוּ (shim‘u) means “hear” or “listen,” paired with the particle נָ֕א (na) meaning “please.” Together they introduce the dream narrative that follows in the next verse.
The thread — The command to listen echoes in Judges 9:7, where Jotham raises his voice to address the people, and appears in narrative contexts like Genesis 44:18 where a speaker requests permission to speak.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to pay attention to the dream’s content before evaluating its implications. It establishes Joseph’s role as the dream’s bearer and frames the brothers’ subsequent reaction.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed:
Cross-references
- Genesis 44:18 Then Judah approached Joseph and said, “Sir, please let your servant speak personally to my lord. Do not be angry with your servant, for you are equal to Pharaoh himself.
- Judges 9:7 When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: “Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you.