Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he had another dream, and he told it to his brothers. “Listen,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” New Living Translation Soon Joseph had another dream, and again he told his brothers about it. “Listen, I have had another dream,” he said. “The sun, moon, and eleven stars bowed low before me!” English Standard Version Then he dreamed another dream and told it to his brothers and said, “Behold, I have dreamed another dream. Behold, the sun, the moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” Berean Standard Bible Then Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” King James Bible And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me. New King James Version Then he dreamed still another dream and told it to his brothers, and said, “Look, I have dreamed another dream. And this time, the sun, the moon, and the eleven stars bowed down to me.” New American Standard Bible Then he had yet another dream, and informed his brothers of it, and said, “Behold, I have had yet another dream; and behold, the sun and the moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” NASB 1995 Now he had still another dream, and related it to his brothers, and said, “Lo, I have had still another dream; and behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” NASB 1977 Now he had still another dream, and related it to his brothers, and said, “Lo, I have had still another dream; and behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” Legacy Standard Bible Then he had still another dream and recounted it to his brothers and said, “Behold, I have had still another dream; and behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” Amplified Bible But Joseph dreamed still another dream, and told it to his brothers [as well]. He said, “See here, I have again dreamed a dream, and lo, [this time I saw] eleven stars and the sun and the moon bowed down [in respect] to me!” Christian Standard Bible Then he had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun, moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then he had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun, moon, and 11 stars were bowing down to me.” American Standard Version And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed yet a dream: and, behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars made obeisance to me. Contemporary English Version Joseph later had another dream, and he told his brothers, "Listen to what else I dreamed. The sun, the moon, and eleven stars bowed down to me." English Revised Version And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed yet a dream; and, behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars made obeisance to me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he had another dream, and he told it to his brothers. "Listen," he said, "I had another dream: I saw the sun, the moon, and 11 stars bowing down to me." Good News Translation Then Joseph had another dream and told his brothers, "I had another dream, in which I saw the sun, the moon, and eleven stars bowing down to me." International Standard Version But then he had another dream, and he proceeded to tell his brothers about that one, too. "I had another dream," he said. "The sun, moon, and eleven of the stars were bowing down before me!" Majority Standard Bible Then Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. ?Look,? he said, ?I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.? NET Bible Then he had another dream, and told it to his brothers. "Look," he said. "I had another dream. The sun, the moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me." New Heart English Bible And he had another dream, and told it to his father and to his brothers, and said, "Look, I had yet another dream, and look, the sun and the moon and eleven stars bowed down to me." Webster's Bible Translation And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more: and behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me. World English Bible He dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brothers, and said, “Behold, I have dreamed yet another dream: and behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars bowed down to me.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he dreams yet another dream, and recounts it to his brothers, and says, “Behold, I have dreamed a dream again, and behold, the sun and the moon, and eleven stars, are bowing themselves to me.” Young's Literal Translation And he dreameth yet another dream, and recounteth it to his brethren, and saith, 'Lo, I have dreamed a dream again, and lo, the sun and the moon, and eleven stars, are bowing themselves to me.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will dream yet another dream, and he will recount it to his brethren, and he will say, Behold I dreamed a dream yet again: and behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars worshipping to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe dreamed also another dream, which he told his brethren, saying: I saw in a dream, as it were the sun, and the moon, and eleven stars worshipping me. Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, he saw another dream, which he explained to his brothers, saying, “I saw by a dream, as if the sun, and the moon, and eleven stars were reverencing me.” New American Bible Then he had another dream, and told it to his brothers. “Look, I had another dream,” he said; “this time, the sun and the moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” New Revised Standard Version He had another dream, and told it to his brothers, saying, “Look, I have had another dream: the sun, the moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he dreamed another dream, and told it to his brothers, and said, Behold, I have dreamed another dream; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars bowed down to me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he dreamed again another dream, and he related it to his brothers and said to them, “Look, again I have dreamed a dream, and behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it to his brethren, and said: 'Behold, I have dreamed yet a dream: and, behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars bowed down to me.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And he dreamed another dream, and related it to his father, and to his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed another dream: as it were the sun, and the moon, and the eleven stars did me reverence. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Joseph's Dreams…8“Do you intend to reign over us?” his brothers asked. “Will you actually rule us?” So they hated him even more because of his dream and his statements. 9Then Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” 10He told his father and brothers, but his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream that you have had? Will your mother and brothers and I actually come and bow down to the ground before you?”… Cross References Revelation 12:1-2 And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed in the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. / She was pregnant and crying out in the pain and agony of giving birth. Matthew 2:2 asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” Acts 7:9 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him Psalm 105:17-19 He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, / until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right. Daniel 7:13-14 In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Luke 1:32-33 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” John 1:11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. Isaiah 60:3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Romans 11:28-29 Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs. / For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable. Hebrews 11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff. 1 Corinthians 15:41 The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor. Isaiah 49:7 Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.” John 19:12 From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” Acts 2:30 But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. Treasury of Scripture And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brothers, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me. another dream. Genesis 37:7 For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf. Genesis 41:25,32 And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do… the sun. Genesis 37:10 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? Genesis 43:28 And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance. Genesis 44:14,19 And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground… stars. Daniel 8:10 And it waxed great, even to the host of heaven; and it cast down some of the host and of the stars to the ground, and stamped upon them. Philippians 2:15 That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Jump to Previous Account Bowed Bowing Dream Dreamed Dreameth Dreamt Eleven Honour Moon Obeisance Recounteth Related Stars Sun ThemselvesJump to Next Account Bowed Bowing Dream Dreamed Dreameth Dreamt Eleven Honour Moon Obeisance Recounteth Related Stars Sun ThemselvesGenesis 37 1. Joseph is loved by Jacob, but hated by his brothers.5. His dreams and the interpretation. 12. Jacob sends him to his brothers, who counsel to slay him. 21. At Reuben's desire they cast him into a pit; 25. and afterwards sell him to the Ishmaelites; 29. while Ruben grieves at not finding him. 31. His coat, covered with blood, is sent to Jacob, who mourns him inordinately. 36. Joseph is brought to Egypt and sold to Potiphar. Then Joseph had another dream Joseph's dreams are significant as they are prophetic revelations from God. Dreams in the ancient Near East were often considered messages from the divine. Joseph's ability to receive and interpret dreams foreshadows his future role in Egypt. This dream is a continuation of God's plan for Joseph, indicating his future rise to prominence. and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephThe favored son of Jacob, known for his dreams and the coat of many colors. His dreams play a significant role in his life and the unfolding of God's plan. 2. Joseph's Brothers The eleven sons of Jacob who become envious and hostile towards Joseph due to his favored status and his dreams, which suggest his future dominance over them. 3. Jacob (Israel) The father of Joseph and his brothers, who later becomes the patriarch of the twelve tribes of Israel. He is initially skeptical of Joseph's dreams. 4. The Dream Joseph's second dream, symbolizing his future rise to power and the eventual submission of his family to him. The imagery of celestial bodies bowing is significant in the context of ancient Near Eastern culture. 5. Canaan The land where Jacob and his family reside at this time, which is significant as the Promised Land given to Abraham and his descendants. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in DreamsJoseph's dreams were not mere fantasies but divine revelations of God's plan. This teaches us to discern and seek God's will in our lives, understanding that He can communicate in various ways. The Role of Humility Joseph's sharing of his dreams, though truthful, lacked humility and wisdom, leading to strife. We should learn to balance truth with grace and humility in our interactions. Family Dynamics and Jealousy The envy and strife among Joseph's brothers serve as a cautionary tale about the destructive power of jealousy. We are called to foster love and unity within our families and communities. God's Faithfulness Despite the immediate negative consequences of Joseph's dreams, God's faithfulness is evident as His plans unfold. This encourages us to trust in God's timing and purposes, even when circumstances seem unfavorable.(9) He dreamed yet another dream.--In Joseph's history the dreams are always double, though in the case of those of the chief butler and baker, the interpretation was diverse.Verse 9. - And he dreamed yet another dream, - the doubling of the dream was designed to indicate its certainty (cf. Genesis 41:32) - and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun (הַשֶּׁמֶשׁ, the minister, from Chaldee root שְׁמַשׁ, the pael of which occurs in Daniel 7:10) and the moon - הַיּרֵחַ, probably, if the word be not a primitive, the circuit-maker, from the unused root יָרַח, = = אָרַח, to go about (Furst); or the yellow one, from יָרַח = = יָרַק, to be yellow, ח and ק being interchanged (Gesenius) - and the eleven stars - rather, eleven stars, כּוכָבִים, globes, or bails, from כָּבַב, to roll up in a ball (vide Genesis 1:10) - made obeisance to me - literally, bowing themselves to me, the participles being employed ut supra, ver. 7. It is apparent that Joseph understood this second dream, even more plainly than the first, to foreshadow, in some way unexplained, his future supremacy over his brethren, who were unmistakably pointed out by the eleven stars of the vision; and this remarkable coincidence between the number of the stars and the number of his brethren would facilitate the inference that his parents were referred to under the other symbols of the sun and moon. In the most ancient symbology, Oriental and Grecian as well as Biblical (Numbers 24:17), it was customary to speak of noble personages, princes, etc., under such figures; and the employment of such terminology by a nomadic people like the Hebrew patriarchs, who constantly lived beneath the open sky, may almost be regarded as a water-mark attesting the historic credibility of this page at least of the sacred record (vide Havernick, 'Introd.,' § 21), in opposition to Bohlen, who finds in the symbolical character of Joseph s dreams an evidence of their unreality, and De Wette, who explains them as the offspring of his aspiring mind. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then [Joseph] had anotherעוֹד֙ (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more dream וַיַּחֲלֹ֥ם (way·ya·ḥă·lōm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2492: To bind firmly, to be, plump, to dream and told וַיְסַפֵּ֥ר (way·sap·pêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate it to his brothers. לְאֶחָ֑יו (lə·’e·ḥāw) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) “Look,” הִנֵּ֨ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! he said, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “I had another ע֔וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more dream, חָלַ֤מְתִּֽי (ḥā·lam·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 2492: To bind firmly, to be, plump, to dream and this time the sun הַשֶּׁ֣מֶשׁ (haš·še·meš) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement and moon וְהַיָּרֵ֗חַ (wə·hay·yā·rê·aḥ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3394: The moon and eleven וְאַחַ֤ד (wə·’a·ḥaḏ) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 259: United, one, first stars כּֽוֹכָבִ֔ים (kō·w·ḵā·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3556: A star, a prince were bowing down to me.” מִֽשְׁתַּחֲוִ֖ים (miš·ta·ḥă·wîm) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate Links Genesis 37:9 NIVGenesis 37:9 NLT Genesis 37:9 ESV Genesis 37:9 NASB Genesis 37:9 KJV Genesis 37:9 BibleApps.com Genesis 37:9 Biblia Paralela Genesis 37:9 Chinese Bible Genesis 37:9 French Bible Genesis 37:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 37:9 He dreamed yet another dream and told (Gen. 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