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Berean Standard Bible

“And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said.”

Genesis 37:11

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Joseph, Jacob's favorite son, has told his family two dreams in which his brothers and even his parents bow down to him. His brothers already resent the special coat and his reports about them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said.

World English Bible (WEB)

His brothers envied him, but his father kept this saying in mind.

King James Version (KJV)

And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And his brethren envied him; but his father kept the saying in mind.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And his brothers were full of envy; but his father kept his words in mind.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y sus hermanos le tenían envidia, mas su padre paraba la consideración en ello.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Los hermanos se sintieron molestos y se llenaron de envidia, pero Jacob se quedó pensando qué significaría todo aquello.

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