Genesis 37 · 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 .
grave Heb. "Sheol," (See Scofield " Habakkuk 2:5 ") .