Genesis 37:2

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); (John 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); (John 15:24); (John 15:25).

(4) the brethren of both conspired against them to slay them (Genesis 37:18); (Matthew 26:3); (Matthew 26:4).

(5) Joseph was, in intent and figure, slain by his brethren, as was Christ (Genesis 37:24); (Matthew 27:35).

(6) each became a blessing among the Gentiles, and gained a Gentile bride (Genesis 41:1); (Acts 15:14); (Ephesians 5:25).

(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); (Deuteronomy 30:1); (Hosea 2:14); (Romans 11:1); (Romans 11:15); (Romans 11:25); (Romans 11:26).