Genesis 37:3 — Now Israel (Jacob) loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the… — AMP | maBible

Passage themes

• The father's favorite — Israel loved Joseph more than all his children
• Child of old age — he was the son of his old age
• The garment of privilege — a coat of many colours

Notes and references

• 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.

Events in this chapter

• 37.2 — Joseph trahi, vendu par ses frères

Did you know?

Bereshit : « Au commencement » Le mot « Genèse » vient du grec genesis, qui signifie « origine ». En hébreu, le livre s'appelle Bereshit, « Au commencement », son tout premier mot.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

This chapter in other translations

• Genesis 37 — King James
• Genesis 37 — CEV
• Genesis 37 — TLB
• Genesis 37 — WEB
• Genesis 37 — ASV
• Genesis 37 — ESV
• Genesis 37 — FBV
• Genesis 37 — GNT
• Genesis 37 — The Message
• Genesis 37 — NASB
• Genesis 37 — NIV
• Genesis 37 — NLT