Homilist 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 colors. I. IT WAS NATURAL. 1. On account of a kindred spirit. 2. On account of pleasant associations. II. UNCONCEALED. 1. It was revealed for the comfort of Joseph. 2. It was manifested in such a manner that the other children could take offence. III. IT PRODUCED HATRED. 1. Their hatred took a wrong direction. 2. Their hatred overcame their humanity. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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