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Genesis 37:12–36 Bible Word Search
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“His brothers went to feed their father’s flock in Shechem.”

Genesis 37:12

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This free online puzzle is based on Genesis 37:12–36 in the World English Bible. The word bank contains 30 passage-related words, and the default Easy puzzle starts with 15 words. Use the verse references for study, or print the worksheet for offline use.

Narrative

Story in this passage

Joseph is sold into Egypt

Joseph travels to find his brothers, who plot to kill him and throw him into a pit. Reuben intends to rescue him, Judah proposes selling him, traders carry him to Egypt, and Jacob mourns over the bloodied robe.

Setting
Shechem, Dothan, a dry pit, and the road to Egypt.

Main events
The brothers conspire, Joseph is placed in a pit, sold to traders, and reported dead to Jacob.

Why it matters
Family hatred sends Joseph into slavery, beginning the hidden path by which God will preserve many lives.

This overview paraphrases the cited passage in the World English Bible.

Original-language word highlights

  • MIDIANITES

    Hebrew · מִדְיָנִי · Strong’s H4084 · People associated with Midian · High-confidence match
    Genesis 37:28
  • POTIPHAR

    Hebrew · פּוֹטִיפַר · Strong’s H6318 · Egyptian living at the time of the Patriarchs · High-confidence match
    Genesis 37:36

Passage vocabulary

  • ISHMAELITES
    Genesis 37:25
  • MIDIANITES
    Genesis 37:28
  • RECOGNIZED
    Genesis 37:33
  • WILDERNESS
    Genesis 37:22
  • COMFORTED
    Genesis 37:35
  • CONSPIRED
    Genesis 37:18
  • DAUGHTERS
    Genesis 37:35
  • DELIVERED
    Genesis 37:21
  • MERCHANTS
    Genesis 37:28
  • SACKCLOTH
    Genesis 37:34
  • THEREFORE
    Genesis 37:20
  • WANDERING
    Genesis 37:15
  • BROTHERS
    Genesis 37:12
  • DEVOURED
    Genesis 37:20
  • LISTENED
    Genesis 37:27
  • MOURNING
    Genesis 37:35
  • POTIPHAR
    Genesis 37:36
  • RETURNED
    Genesis 37:29
  • STRIPPED
    Genesis 37:23
  • ANOTHER
    Genesis 37:19
  • BEARING
    Genesis 37:25
  • BROTHER
    Genesis 37:26
  • BROUGHT
    Genesis 37:28
  • CAPTAIN
    Genesis 37:36
  • CARAVAN
    Genesis 37:25
  • CERTAIN
    Genesis 37:15
  • CLOTHES
    Genesis 37:29
  • COMFORT
    Genesis 37:35
  • CONCEAL
    Genesis 37:26
  • DELIVER
    Genesis 37:22

Places in this passage

Dothan Shechem Gilead 1 Valley of Hebron Egypt

  • Dothan
    Tel Dotan
    Genesis 37:17
  • Shechem
    Tell Balatah
    Genesis 37:12, Genesis 37:13, Genesis 37:14
  • Egypt
    Genesis 37:25, Genesis 37:28, Genesis 37:36
    Likely
  • Gilead 1
    Genesis 37:25
    Likely
  • Valley of Hebron
    Genesis 37:14
    Likely

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