Author Topic: Joseph - A Patriarch's Journey (Read 6978 times) Gabe. As they approached Egyptian territory, Judah went ahead to ask Joseph where the caravan should unload. 40-5: Six ways Joseph's life foreshadows Yeshua in Genesis 40. Muhammad is believed to have once said, "One half of all the beauty God apportioned for mankind went to Joseph and his mother; the other one half went to the rest of mankind. 34), and a whole chapter Yusuf (sura xii.) The cup-bearer took those grapes and squeezed them into Pharaoh's cup, and placed the cup in Pharaoh's hand. The baker's dream was about three baskets full of bread for the Pharaoh, and birds were eating the bread out of those baskets. In the first dream, Joseph and his brothers gathered bundles of grain, of which those his brothers gathered, bowed to his own. Soggin, “Notes on the Joseph Story”, in “Understanding Poets and Prophets: Essays in Honour of George Wishart Anderson” (JSOTSupp 153, Sheffield Academic Press, 1993), J.A. He wanted to know if they would be willing to risk danger in order to save their half brother Benjamin. [39][40], Hermann Gunkel, Hugo Gressmann and Gerhard von Rad identified the story of Joseph as a literary composition,[41] in the genre of romance,[41][42] or the novella. In addition to honoring him, there was a strong tendency in the patristic period to view his life as a typological precursor to Christ. (Genesis 50:22–26). Then the Hebrew phrase ʼnāshîm midyanîm sōĥrîm in verse 28 describes Midianite traders. A) Joseph is NOT a patriarch. 35-6: What the ancients believed happened after death, 35-5: Reuben sleeps with his father's concubine in a sly move to gain family power, 35-4: Unearthing God's prophetic statements to Jacob that can ONLY be understood in Hebrew, 35-3: Deborah's death symbolizes Israel's complete severance from Mesopotamia. Old Testament Joseph is listed with the greatest patriarchs in the history of Israel, as is summed up in Psalm 105 which names him among the elite group of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses and Aaron; through them the promise first made to Abraham was fulfilled. His father then remarked, "Now let me die, since I have seen your face, because you are still alive." I was meditating with my Sunday School parents this past weekend on the Old Testament Patriarch Joseph. Joseph is also partly considered one of the tribes, therefore his death is also mentioned in Shemot. ‘The biblical patriarch Jacob mourned over his son Joseph for 22 years, mistakenly believing that he had been killed by a wild animal.’ ‘The biblical patriarch Abraham and Babylonian King Hammurabi lived in what is today Iraq, while Imam Ali, the founder of Shiite Islam, died there.’ His story is related in Genesis 37-50. [78] The remaining verses describe the migration of jacob's family to Egypt and the emotional meeting of Jacob and his long lost son, Joseph. [3], The Bible offers two explanations of the name Yosef: first it is compared to the word asaf from the root /'sp/, "taken away": "And she conceived, and bore a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach"; Yosef is then identified with the similar root /ysp/, meaning "add": "And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son. After relaying his prophecies, Israel died. When the Vizier (Joseph) appeared, they gave him gifts from their father. Joseph ordered the steward to go after the brothers and question them about the "missing" silver cup. 1,534 were here. (Genesis 37:1–11), Joseph's half-brothers were jealous of him; (Genesis 37:18–20) wherefore, in Dothan, most of them plotted to kill him, with the exception of Reuben,[6][7] who suggested to have Joseph thrown into an empty cistern, intending to rescue Joseph himself. Josephus refers to Potipherah (or Petephres) as the priest of, Josephus has Joseph meeting his father Jacob in, R.N. A midrash asked, How many times was Joseph sold? Joseph the Patriarch Fr. Then he prepared a great ceremonial journey to Canaan leading the servants of the Pharaoh, and the elders of the houses Israel and Egypt beyond the Jordan River. But Israel refused saying, "but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he." When the brothers revealed to the father that a wolf had eaten Joseph, he observed patience. The narrative also indicates that they went straight to Joseph or were directed to him, even by the Pharaoh himself. [43][44][45] As a novella, it is read as reworking legends and myths, in particular the motifs of his reburial in Canaan, associated with the Egyptian god Osiris. The Sources. Pharaoh gave him the name "Zaphnath-Paaneah" (Hebrew צָפְנַת פַּעְנֵחַ Ṣāfnaṯ Paʿnēaḫ, LXX Ψονθομφανήχ (p)sontʰ-(ŏm)pʰanêkʰ; Genesis 41:45). He interpreted the dream as seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine, and advised the Pharaoh to store a surplus grain. Josephus claims that Potiphar fell for his wife's. One of the greatest and most painful of mysteries is the problem of suffering and the broader problem of evil in the world. They thought that the missed transaction would somehow be used against them as way to induct them as slaves and confiscate their possessions. At this time, Joseph's father was 147 years old and bedridden. ), 36-5: The appearance of Amalek-Israel's arch enemy, 36-4: The pagan god Baal appears in Esau's genealogy, 36-3: How our culture blinds us to understanding the conflict in the Middle East, 36-2: Esau's sons LEFT the promised land while Jacob's sons ENTERED into it. Until the Flood (Noah’s day), living to about 900 years old was the norm . [19] It had been over twenty years since Joseph had last seen his father. Joseph understood what they were saying and removed himself from their presence because he was caught in emotion. Northern Egypt, known as Lower Egypt, had been infiltrated by people from the Levant, and some of these people rose to positions of power. patriarch I n the Old Testament, this name is generally applied to the progenitors of families or “heads of the fathers” ( Joshua 14:1 ) mentioned in Scripture , and they are spoken of as antediluvian patriachs (from Adam to Noah ) and post-diluvian patriachs (from Noah to Jacob ). According to Josephus, Reuben tied a cord around Joseph and let him down gently into the pit. Interior is furnished with a bench, a chest of drawers, a large chair, and stools of varying sizes. [75] Similarly, the eldest son of Jacob had decided not to leave the land because of the oath taken to protect Benjamin beforehand. The name "Joseph" (Hebr. Biography. [77] He thus charged his sons to go and inquire about Joseph and his brother and despair not of God's mercy. The term patriarch may also refer to certain of the Old Testament fathers of the Jewish nation, such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. The term patriarch denotes the father or male leader of a family or tribe. Joseph placed his brothers in prison for three days. [16] After questioning them, he accused them of being spies. The Patriarch of the Brazilian Catholic Apostolic Church in Brazil (Not officially used, but described in a similarly holy level). After they mentioned a younger brother at home, the Vizier (Joseph) demanded that he be brought to Egypt as a demonstration of their veracity. is devoted to him, the only instance in the Quran in which an entire chapter is devoted to a complete story of a prophet. [50] The reworked legends and folklore were probably inserted into the developing textual tradition of the Bible between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE. To Joseph he declared: Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall. Whybray, “The Making of the Pentateuch: A Methodological Study” (Sheffield Academic Press, 1999) pp. Yoseph) was probably originally Joseph-el, "may God add" (Gen. xxx. Soggin, “An Introduction to the History of Israel and Judah” (1998, trans. This favoritism rose from a very divided household with Jacob having multiple wives. In the sixth year, Asenath bore two children to Joseph: Manasseh and Ephraim. (Genesis 44), Judah appealed to the Vizier begging that Benjamin be released and that he be enslaved in his stead, because of the silver cup found in Benjamin's sack. The steward found the cup in Benjamin's sack just as he had planted it the night before. In Potiphar's house: the interpretive life of biblical texts. There was a sort of cold war between the sons of the secondary wives and the sons of Rachel. • Thomas Mann retells the Genesis stories surrounding Joseph in his four novel omnibus, Joseph and His Brothers, identifying Joseph with the figure of Osarseph known from Josephus, and the pharaoh with Akhenaten. Two years later, the Pharaoh had two dreams: one where seven fat cows were eaten by seven thin cows, and another where seven thick stalks of wheat were devoured by seven thin stalks of wheat. And Jacob fulfilled it through his 12 sons. So Joseph supplied them Egyptian transport wagons, new garments, silver money, and twenty additional donkeys carrying provisions for the journey. With Reuben and Judah's persistence, they persuaded their father to let Benjamin join them for fear of Egyptian retribution. [12] After two more years, the Pharaoh dreamt of seven lean cows which devoured seven fat cows; and of seven withered ears of grain which devoured seven fat ears. [74] But in Islam they returned leaving behind Benjamin because the mizzen bowl of the king was found in his bag. Joseph interpreted this dream as the baker being hanged within three days and having his flesh eaten by birds. During the seven years of abundance, Joseph ensured that the storehouses were full and that all produce was weighed. They also discovered that all of their money sacks still had money in them, and they were dismayed. He admonished and forgave them, he sent also his garment which healed the patriarch's eyes as soon as it was casted unto his face. [23] In 1953 Gerhard von Rad made a detailed assessment of its literary artistry and drew attention to its identity as a Wisdom novella,[24] and in 1968 R. N. Whybray argued that unity and artistry implied a single author. [31] Impressed with Joseph's interpretations, Pharaoh appoints him as second-in-command (Gen 41:41). (For the sharpest Bible students only! Of all the sons, Joseph was preferred by his father, who gave him a "long coat of many colors". Finally, to the Patriarch Joseph, as to Jesus, it was given to inaugurate a new order of things for the greater power and glory of the monarch to whom he owed his exaltation. [c] (Genesis 39:1–20). The brothers were frozen and could not utter a word. (Genesis 42:29–43:15), Upon their return to Egypt, the brothers were received by the steward of the house of Joseph. Joseph’s inexperience and naivety soon became apparent. 24; see JACOB). 39-4: Five ways Joseph foreshadows Yeshua's life in Genesis 39, 39-3: Potiphar did NOT believe his wife's accusation about Joseph, 39-2: Joseph teaches us to be faithful regardless of circumstances, 39-1: The Pharaoh during Joseph's time was NOT an Egyptian, 38-5: One Hasidic Jew's take on the Tamar & Judah prostitution incident, 38-4: The difference between "Cultic Harlotry" and "Common Prostitution" in the Scriptures, 38-3: Levirate marriage has nothing to do with the Tribe of Levi, 38-1: The importance of Judah to the Messianic Line, 37-6: God used adversity in Joseph's life to prepare him for the future, 37-5: 15 ways Joseph's Life foreshadows Yeshua in Genesis 37, 37-3: The reasons Joseph was so hated by his brothers, 37-2: Divine Providence plays center stage in Joseph's life. He was Rachel's firstborn and Jacob's eleventh son. St Joseph represents the last of the Old Testament patriarchs. [72] Joseph is thrown into a well, and was taken as a slave by a passing caravan. When they came to Egypt, they stood before the Vizier but did not recognize him as their brother Joseph, who was now in his late 30s; but Joseph did recognize them and did not speak at all to them in his native tongue of Hebrew. Joseph And His Brothers, The cultural impact of the Joseph story in early-modern times is discussed in, This page was last edited on 24 February 2021, at 17:46. This great patriarch of character stands nearly alone in Scripture in his excellent conduct, for few men in the Scripture give such a great example of godly living as Joseph does. It was during this return to Egypt that Joseph disclosed his real identity to his brothers. He wept so loudly that even the Egyptian household heard it outside. [47][48][49] For Schenke, the tradition of Joseph's burial at Shechem is understood as a secondary, Israelitic historical interpretation woven around a more ancient Canaanite shrine in that area. The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod commemorates him as a patriarch on 31 March. ... Joseph is the long-awaited son born to Jacob (whom God later renames Israel), and his beloved wife Rachel. Many of the ancient people listed in the Bible’s genealogies lived very long lives. The children of Israel remembered their oath, and when they left Egypt during the Exodus, Moses took Joseph's bones with him. Leaning on his walking stick, Old Joseph (described as "the beau ideal of a patriarch, at once humble, dignified and venerable") stands and faces the group, offering words of wisdom and consolation. The brothers were very also jealous because God had given Joseph a special gift-the ability to interpret dreams. They commemorate him on the Sunday of the Holy Forefathers (two Sundays before Christmas) and on Holy and Great Monday (Monday of Holy Week). 32-3: Who was the "man" that Jacob wrestled? The historicity of the Joseph narrative cannot be demonstrated. The story concludes by Joseph praying " my lord you have indeed bestowed upon me of the sovereignty and taught me something of the interpretation of dreams- the (only) creator of heavens and the earth! JOSEPH THE PATRIARCH: Oldest son of Jacob and Rachel. you are my Guardian in this world and in the Hereafter. Joseph had good reasons not to have an affair with Potiphar's wife: he did not want to abuse his master's trust; he believed in the sanctity of marriage; and it went against his ethical, moral and religious principles taught to him by his father Jacob. When the famine came, it was so severe that people from surrounding nations came to Egypt to buy bread. What we can learn about suffering in the story of Joseph, the Patriarch. 40-1: Was Joseph really kept in a "prison"? 19th century source criticism divided the Joseph story between the Jahwist, Elohist and Priestly sources of the documentary hypothesis. Then Joseph is summoned to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh himself. 8-3: The Significance Of The Raven And Dove That Noah Sent Out, L25-22: The three Hebrew words all used to refer to ‘KINSMAN’ in the Scriptures. Thus, Israel was able to bless the Pharaoh. When the Pharaoh's advisers failed to interpret these dreams, the cup-bearer remembered Joseph. When the steward caught up with the brothers, he seized them and searched their sacks. (Genesis 48:1–22). B) Abraham was promised by God to be a patriarch, ie, father of a nation. He withdrew to his chambers and wept. Unaware of this secondary intention, the others obeyed him first. (Genesis 45:1–28), Thus, Jacob (also known as Israel) and his entire house of seventy[18] gathered up with all their livestock and began their journey to Egypt. Israel declared that they would be heirs to the inheritance of the house of Israel, as if they were his own children, just as Reuben and Simeon were. The first mention of Ishmaelites (Yishma'elîm) is in verse 25. (Genesis 49:33–50:14), After their father died, the brothers of Joseph feared retribution for being responsible for Joseph's deliverance into Egypt as a slave. 35-1: How ancient Israel's understanding of God's nature differs from modern believers, 34-4: Jacob fails to exercise proper authority in his home, 34-3: Simeon and Levi avenge the rape of Dinah, 34-2: King Hamor meets Jacob to make amends for his son's crime. For example, Noah lived to be 950 years old, Shem to 600, Shelah to 433, and Abraham to 175. Joseph wept as they spoke and told them that what had happened was God's purpose to save lives and the lives of his family. [52][2][53][54][55], In the midrash, the selling of Joseph was part of God's divine plan for him to save his tribes. 1) is similar to that in the history of Jacob (q.v. He comforted them and their ties were reconciled. The era of the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is now coming to a close and f rom this point on till the end of Genesis, we will be focusing on the life of Joseph, the first born from Rachel, Jacob’s most beloved wife. Joseph was the eleventh son of the patriarch Jacob and the elder of his two sons by his favorite wife, Rachel. On the third day, he brought them out of prison to reiterate that he wanted their youngest brother brought to Egypt to demonstrate their veracity. (Genesis 47:1–47:12) The family was then settled in Goshen. 22-24, xxxvii., xxxix. Genesis 37:8 - And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? Jacob’s sons: Each of Jacob’s sons became the patriarch of a tribe of Israel. The Vizier broke down into tears. A declaration he made just as Israel himself was to his firstborn brother Esau. The first son of Rachel (Gen 30:22–24); he was set apart among the sons of Jacob—favored by his father and despised by his brothers (Gen 37:2–4). [39] It might be possible to associate Abraham to such known Semitic visitors to Egypt, as they would have been ethnically connected. They stopped at Atad where they observed seven days of mourning. It is nearly impossible to examine the life of Joseph in the Old Testament and not see the similarities of the events in the life of Christ. (Genesis Rabbah 84:22). Harvard University Press. Afterward, Joseph's family personally met the Pharaoh of Egypt. Glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph, whose power makes the impossible possible, come to my aid in these times of anguish and difficulty. Patriarchs – The Account of Joseph in Egypt By the time the Patriarch Joseph arrives in Egypt, things had changed a bit. However, Joseph was displeased that his father's right hand was not on the head of his firstborn, so he switched his father's hands. The family prostrated before him hence the fulfilment of his dream aforetime.[79]. Patriarch (Greek: patriarches, Latin: patriarcha) is the specific title given to the primate of certain of the autocephalous Orthodox churches. 40-3: Two similar dreams with two totally different outcomes! Why Joseph’s no patriarch As the book of Genesis begins to wind down with the ever fascinating Joseph saga, a question lingers: Why does Joseph end up as an also-ran in … [9] Both men had dreams, and Joseph, being able to interpret dreams asked to hear. 9 And the patriarchs, becoming envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. ‘The biblical patriarch Jacob mourned over his son Joseph for 22 years, mistakenly believing that he had been killed by a wild animal.’ ‘The biblical patriarch Abraham and Babylonian King Hammurabi lived in what is today Iraq, while Imam Ali, the founder of Shiite Islam, died there.’ So they immediately informed the steward of what had transpired to get a feel of the situation. In analyzing Genesis Chapter 37, there are five different Hebrew names used to describe five different groups of people involved in the transaction of selling Joseph, according to Rabbi Judah and Rav Huna. (Genesis 37:12–35), Ultimately, Joseph was sold to Potiphar, the captain of Pharaoh's guard. Bahá'í commentaries have described these as metaphors with the garment implying the recognition of a manifestation of God. ACTS 7:8-9 8 “Then He gave him the covenant of circumcision; and so he begot Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day; and Isaac, Jacob, and Jacob, the twelve patriarchs. The office of Patriarch began in 1834 when Joseph Smith Sr. was ordained as the first Patriarch. A fourth group in verse 36 is named in Hebrew as m‘danîm that is properly identified as Medanites. Then he commanded them to go and bring their father and his entire household into Egypt to live in the province of Goshen, because there were five more years of famine left. When they were brought to Joseph's house, they were apprehensive about the returned money in their money sacks. His life The term patriarch may also refer to certain of the Old Testament fathers of the Jewish nation, such as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.. The Pharaoh honored their stay and even proposed that if there were any qualified men in their house, then they may elect a chief herdsman to oversee Egyptian livestock. These come in the forms of allusions written by the Báb and Bahá'u'lláh. When he returned, the Vizier took Simeon and bound him as a hostage. The steward put them at ease, telling them not to worry about the money, and brought out their brother Simeon. . [10] Joseph requested that the cup-bearer mention him to Pharaoh to secure his release from prison,[11] but the cup-bearer, reinstalled in office, forgot Joseph. KADOSH Does NOT Really Mean 'Holy'! Joseph the patriarch Joseph, son of Jacob ^ ^ and grandson of Isaac, grew up as the favored child^ ^ by his father.
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