Genesis 37:8

And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words.

Cross-reference

Genesis 37:5 records the first dream that intensified their hatred — the second dream in 37:8 compounds what was already festering.

Genesis 37:4 Historical context

In Genesis 37:4, the brothers already hate Joseph, so sharing his dream here deepens their animosity.

In Genesis 27:41, Esau hates Jacob over stolen blessing and plots to kill him — the same pattern of brother turning murderous over perceived favoritism.

Genesis 42:10 Prophetic fulfillment

In Genesis 42:10, the brothers literally bow before Joseph in Egypt — the exact fulfillment of the dream they once rejected in anger.

Acts 7:35 Allusion

In Acts 7:35, Israel rejects Moses as ruler — 'Who made you ruler and judge?' — mirroring the brothers' rejection of Joseph's God-given authority over them.

Luke 19:14 Parallel

In Luke 19:14, the people reject the nobleman's kingship, similar to how Joseph's brothers reject his authority.

Exodus 2:14 Parallel

In Exodus 2:14, Moses faces rejection from his own people, similar to how Joseph's brothers reject him.

In 1 Samuel 10:27, Saul is despised despite being anointed, paralleling how Joseph's brothers despise him.

In 1 Samuel 17:28, David's brother scolds him for speaking up, similar to how Joseph's brothers react to his dream.