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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/37.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/37.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the ornate robe he was wearing—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So when Joseph arrived, his brothers ripped off the beautiful robe he was wearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the robe of many colors that he wore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the robe of many colors he was wearing—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, <i>his</i> coat of <i>many</i> colours that <i>was</i> on him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So it came to pass, when Joseph had come to his brothers, that they stripped Joseph <i>of</i> his tunic, the tunic of <i>many</i> colors that <i>was</i> on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So it came about, when Joseph reached his brothers, that they stripped Joseph of his tunic, the multicolored tunic that was on him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So it came about, when Joseph reached his brothers, that they stripped Joseph of his tunic, the varicolored tunic that was on him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So it came about, when Joseph reached his brothers, that they stripped Joseph of his tunic, the varicolored tunic that was on him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened, when Joseph reached his brothers, that they stripped Joseph of his tunic, the varicolored tunic that was on him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now when Joseph reached his brothers, they stripped him of his tunic, the [distinctive] multicolored tunic which he was wearing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped off Joseph’s robe, the robe of many colors that he had on.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped off his robe, the robe of many colors that he had on. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stripped Joseph of his coat, the coat of many colors that was on him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When Joseph came to his brothers, they pulled off his fancy coat <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph of his coat, the coat of many colours that was on him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So when Joseph reached his brothers, they stripped him of his special robe with long sleeves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Joseph came up to his brothers, they ripped off his long robe with full sleeves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As it was, when Joseph arrived where his brothers were, they stripped off the tunic that Jacob had given him—that is, the richly-embroidered tunic that he was wearing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe?the robe of many colors he was wearing?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Joseph reached his brothers, they stripped him of his tunic, the special tunic that he wore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened, when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped Joseph of his robe, the long ornamented robe that he was wearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass when Joseph had come to his brethren, that they stripped Joseph of his coat, his coat of many colors that was on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped Joseph of his tunic, the tunic of many colors that was on him; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass, when Joseph has come to his brothers, that they strip Joseph of his coat, the long coat which [is] on him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass, when Joseph hath come unto his brethren, that they strip Joseph of his coat, the long coat which is upon him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it shall be as Joseph came to his brethren, and they will strip off his tunic, the tunic reaching to the soles of the feet which was upon him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And as soon as he came to his brethren, they forthwith stript him of his outside coat, that was of divers colours: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so, as soon as he came to his brothers, they very quickly stripped him of his tunic, which was ankle-length and woven of many colors,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So when Joseph came up to his brothers, they stripped him of his tunic, the long ornamented tunic he had on;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the long robe with sleeves that he wore;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Joseph was come to his brothers, they stripped him of the rich robe that he was wearing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when Yoseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of the coat of long sleeves that he was wearing;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stripped Joseph of his coat, the coat of many colours that was on him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Joseph came to his brethren, that they stripped Joseph of his many-coloured coat that was upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/37-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9505" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/37.htm">Joseph Sold by His Brothers</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>“Do not shed his blood. Throw him into this pit in the wilderness, but do not lay a hand on him.” Reuben said this so that he could rescue Joseph from their hands and return him to his father. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">So</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer- (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">when</a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">Joseph</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’e·ḥāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">his brothers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6584.htm" title="6584: way·yap̄·šî·ṭū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To strip off, make a dash, raid. A primitive root; to spread out; by analogy, to strip.">they stripped</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3130.htm" title="3130: yō·w·sêp̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Future of yacaph; let him add; Joseph, the name of seven Israelites.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3801.htm" title="3801: kut·tā·nə·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A tunic. Or kuttoneth; from an unused root meaning to cover; a shirt.">of his robe—</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3801.htm" title="3801: kə·ṯō·neṯ (N-fsc) -- A tunic. Or kuttoneth; from an unused root meaning to cover; a shirt.">the robe</a> <a href="/hebrew/6446.htm" title="6446: hap·pas·sîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Flat (of the hand or foot). From pacac; properly, the palm or sole; by implication a long and sleeved tunic.">of many colors</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">he was wearing—</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>and they took him and threw him into the pit. Now the pit was empty, with no water in it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Matthew 27:28-31</a></span><br />They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. / And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” / Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23-24</a></span><br />When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. / So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-20.htm">Mark 15:20</a></span><br />After they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Luke 23:11</a></span><br />And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-1.htm">John 19:1-3</a></span><br />Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. / The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Matthew 27:35</a></span><br />When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-24.htm">Mark 15:24</a></span><br />And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-5.htm">John 19:5</a></span><br />When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-9.htm">Acts 7:9</a></span><br />Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18</a></span><br />They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/13-6.htm">Zechariah 13:6</a></span><br />If someone asks him, ‘What are these wounds on your chest?’ he will answer, ‘These are the wounds I received in the house of my friends.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/30-9.htm">Job 30:9-10</a></span><br />And now they mock me in song; I have become a byword among them. / They abhor me and keep far from me; they do not hesitate to spit in my face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a></span><br />Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-17.htm">Psalm 105:17-19</a></span><br />He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. / They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, / until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, when Joseph was come to his brothers, that they stripped Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colors that was on him;</p><p class="hdg">stript.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Genesis 37:3,31-33</a></b></br> Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he <i>was</i> the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of <i>many</i> colours… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/42-21.htm">Genesis 42:21</a></b></br> And they said one to another, We <i>are</i> verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18</a></b></br> They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.</p><p class="hdg">colours.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Genesis 37:3</a></b></br> Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he <i>was</i> the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of <i>many</i> colours.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Colors</a> <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Colours</a> <a href="/genesis/37-17.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Ornamented</a> <a href="/genesis/37-18.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Richly</a> <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Sleeves</a> <a href="/revelation/17-16.htm">Strip</a> <a href="/colossians/3-9.htm">Stripped</a> <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Tunic</a> <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Varicolored</a> <a href="/genesis/37-3.htm">Vest</a> <a href="/revelation/15-6.htm">Wearing</a> <a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Wore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">Coat</a> <a href="/genesis/37-32.htm">Colors</a> <a href="/genesis/37-32.htm">Colours</a> <a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Joseph</a> <a href="/genesis/37-32.htm">Ornamented</a> <a href="/genesis/45-16.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-25.htm">Richly</a> <a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/genesis/37-32.htm">Sleeves</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-10.htm">Strip</a> <a href="/exodus/9-25.htm">Stripped</a> <a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">Tunic</a> <a href="/genesis/37-32.htm">Varicolored</a> <a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">Vest</a> <a href="/exodus/32-2.htm">Wearing</a> <a href="/joshua/9-5.htm">Wore</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-1.htm">Joseph is loved by Jacob, but hated by his brothers.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-5.htm">His dreams and the interpretation.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-12.htm">Jacob sends him to his brothers, who counsel to slay him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-21.htm">At Reuben's desire they cast him into a pit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-25.htm">and afterwards sell him to the Ishmaelites; </a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-29.htm">while Ruben grieves at not finding him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">His coat, covered with blood, is sent to Jacob, who mourns him inordinately.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/37-36.htm">Joseph is brought to Egypt and sold to Potiphar.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So when Joseph came to his brothers</b><br>Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, was sent by his father to check on his brothers who were tending flocks in Shechem. This journey highlights Joseph's obedience and trust in his father, despite the animosity his brothers held against him. The brothers' location in Dothan, a significant distance from Hebron, suggests a deliberate move away from their father's oversight, possibly indicating their rebellious nature. This moment foreshadows the fulfillment of Joseph's earlier dreams, where his brothers' actions set the stage for God's providential plan.<p><b>they stripped him of his robe</b><br>The act of stripping Joseph of his robe symbolizes the brothers' deep-seated jealousy and resentment. The robe, a gift from Jacob, represented Joseph's favored status and the special love his father had for him. By removing it, the brothers sought to strip Joseph of his identity and the favor he held. This act of violence is a precursor to the suffering and trials Joseph would endure, paralleling the suffering of Christ, who was also stripped of his garments before His crucifixion.<p><b>the robe of many colors he was wearing</b><br>The robe of many colors, often interpreted as a richly ornamented tunic, signifies the unique position Joseph held in his family. This garment set him apart, not only as Jacob's favorite but also as a symbol of authority and future leadership. The robe's removal is a pivotal moment, marking the beginning of Joseph's journey from favored son to a position of power in Egypt. This event can be seen as a type of Christ, who, though stripped of His earthly glory, was exalted to a position of authority and honor. The robe also connects to the theme of garments throughout Scripture, symbolizing righteousness, identity, and divine favor.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph.htm">Joseph</a></b><br>The favored son of Jacob, known for his dreams and the special robe given to him by his father, symbolizing his favored status.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joseph's_brothers.htm">Joseph's Brothers</a></b><br>The sons of Jacob who were envious of Joseph's favored position and his dreams, which foretold his future prominence over them.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_robe_of_many_colors.htm">The Robe of Many Colors</a></b><br>A special garment given to Joseph by his father Jacob, symbolizing his father's favoritism and the source of his brothers' jealousy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/dothan.htm">Dothan</a></b><br>The location where Joseph found his brothers and where they plotted against him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob (Israel)</a></b><br>The father of Joseph and his brothers, who unwittingly set the stage for the brothers' jealousy by showing favoritism to Joseph.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/jealousy_and_its_consequences.htm">Jealousy and Its Consequences</a></b><br>The account of Joseph and his brothers illustrates how jealousy can lead to destructive actions and broken relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_symbolism_of_the_robe.htm">The Symbolism of the Robe</a></b><br>Joseph's robe represents not only favoritism but also the unique calling and destiny God had for him, which his brothers could not see.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_adversity.htm">God's Sovereignty in Adversity</a></b><br>Despite the brothers' evil intentions, God used their actions to fulfill His greater plan for Joseph and the nation of Israel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a></b><br>Joseph's later actions towards his brothers demonstrate the power of forgiveness and the restoration of relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_plan.htm">Trusting God's Plan</a></b><br>Like Joseph, believers are called to trust in God's plan, even when circumstances seem dire or unjust.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_plot_of_chosen_generation.htm">Why was Joseph imprisoned in Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_joseph_use_deception_in_genesis_44.htm">How does the elaborate scheme in Genesis 44:6–13 align with ethical principles, and why would a righteous figure like Joseph resort to deception rather than straightforward communication? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_sell_joseph_into_slavery.htm">Why did Joseph's brothers sell him into slavery?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_bildad's_claim_with_innocent_suffering.htm">How can Bildad's claim that God never rejects the blameless (Job 8:20–22) be reconciled with instances of innocent suffering in Scripture?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stripped Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colors</span> - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> his coat of ends, or coat of pieces (<span class="accented">vide</span> on ver. 3) - <span class="cmt_word">that was on him.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/37-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְהִ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּֽאֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Joseph</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his brothers,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they stripped</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּפְשִׁ֤יטוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yap̄·šî·ṭū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6584.htm">Strong's 6584: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip off, make a dash, raid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[him]</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹסֵף֙</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·sêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3130.htm">Strong's 3130: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joseph -- 'he increases', a son of Jacob, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his robe—</span><br /><span class="heb">כֻּתָּנְתּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(kut·tā·nə·tōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3801.htm">Strong's 3801: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shirt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the robe</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּתֹ֥נֶת</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ṯō·neṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3801.htm">Strong's 3801: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shirt</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of many colors</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפַּסִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pas·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6446.htm">Strong's 6446: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flat (of the hand or foot)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he was wearing—</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/37-23.htm">Genesis 37:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/37-23.htm">Genesis 37:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/37-23.htm">Genesis 37:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/37-23.htm">Genesis 37:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/37-23.htm">Genesis 37:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/37-23.htm">Genesis 37:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/37-23.htm">Genesis 37:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/37-23.htm">Genesis 37:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/37-23.htm">Genesis 37:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/37-23.htm">Genesis 37:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/37-23.htm">OT Law: Genesis 37:23 It happened when Joseph came to his (Gen. 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