See in Reader
564 B
564 B
Now
This word is used here to mark a change from the story to background information about Israel and Joseph. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background)
loved
This refers to brotherly love or love for a friend or family member. This is natural human love between friends or relatives.
of his old age
This means that Joseph was born when Israel was an old man. Alternate translation: "who was born when Israel was an old man" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-idiom)
He made him
"Israel made Joseph"
a beautiful garment
"a beautiful robe"