Genesis 37:3

Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 37:3

BSB
Now Israel loved Joseph more than his other sons, because Joseph had been born to him in his old age; so he made him a robe of many colors.
AKJV
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colors.
CPDV
Now Israel loved Joseph above all his sons, because he had conceived him in his old age. And he made him a tunic, woven of many colors.
ERV
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.
NHEB
Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he had been born to him in his old age. And he made a long ornamented robe for him.
SMT
And Israel loved Joseph above all his sons, for to him he was the son of old age: and he made for him a tunic (reaching to the soles of the feet).

Commentary for Genesis 37:3

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Overview of Genesis 37:3
Summary
Father shows clear preference for youngest son
Event
Jacob favors Joseph with robe
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative