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Jacob loved Joseph more than all his other sons, because he had been born to him when he was old. He made a long robe with full sleeves[a] for him. When his brothers saw that their father loved Joseph more than he loved them, they hated their brother so much that they would not speak to him in a friendly manner.

One time Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers about it, they hated him even more.

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  1. Genesis 37:3 robe with full sleeves; or decorated robe.

Now Israel(A) loved Joseph more than any of his other sons,(B) because he had been born to him in his old age;(C) and he made an ornate[a] robe(D) for him.(E) When his brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him(F) and could not speak a kind word to him.

Joseph had a dream,(G) and when he told it to his brothers,(H) they hated him all the more.(I)

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  1. Genesis 37:3 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain; also in verses 23 and 32.