Commentaries:
Scofield
Joseph
While it is nowhere asserted that Joseph was a type of Christ, the analogies are too numerous to be accidental. They are:
(1) both were especial objects of a father's love Genesis 37:3; Matthew 3:17; John 3:35; 5:20.
(2) both were hated by their brethren Genesis 37:4; John 15:25.
(3) the superior claims of both were rejected by their brethren Genesis 37:8; Matthew 21:37-39; John 15:24,25.
(4) the brethren of both conspired against them to slay them Genesis 37:18; Matthew 26:3,4.
(5) Joseph was, in intent and figure, slain by his brethren, as was Christ Genesis 37:24; Matthew 27:35-37.
(6) each became a blessing among the Gentiles, and gained a Gentile bride Genesis 41:1-45; Acts 15:14; Ephesians 5:25-32.
(7) as Joseph reconciled his brethren to himself, and afterward exalted them, so will it be with Christ and His Jewish brethren Genesis 45:1-15; Deuteronomy 30:1-10; Hosea 2:14-18; Romans 11:1,15,25,26.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Genesis 41:45
Genesis 49:28
Ephesians 5:32
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