Genesis 37:3-4
New American Standard Bible
3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his other sons, because he was (A)the son of his old age; and he made him a [a](B)multicolored tunic. 4 And his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers; and so they (C)hated him and could not speak to him [b]on friendly terms.
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- Genesis 37:3 Or full-length tunic
- Genesis 37:4 Lit in peace
Genesis 37:3-4
Amplified Bible
3 Now Israel (Jacob) loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he made him a [distinctive] [a]multicolored tunic. 4 His brothers saw that their father loved Joseph more than all of his brothers; so they hated him and could not [find it within themselves to] speak to him on friendly terms.
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- Genesis 37:3 The meaning of this word is uncertain; some sources indicate that it refers to a long-sleeved tunic that reaches the ankles, essentially a light robe. In any case, the tunic was a visible reminder to Joseph’s brothers of their father’s favoritism toward him.
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