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More Than Just a Coat
The brothers didn't just strip Joseph of a piece of clothing; they violently rejected the symbol of their father's favoritism. Commentators like Calvin note the text's emphasis on the coat, highlighting the brothers' hardened hearts—even this tangible reminder of their father's love could not deter their cruelty.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 37:1–36
18th Century
Theologian
17. דתין dotayı̂n Dothain, “two wells?” (Gesenius)
25. נכאת neko't “tragacanth” or goat’s-tho…
John Calvin
On Genesis 37:23
16th Century
Theologian
They stripped Joseph out of his coat. We see that these men are full of fictions and lies. They carelessly strip their brother; they feel …
John Gill
On Genesis 37:23
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren ,
&c.] To the very place where they were, and had, in a …
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 37:23–30
17th Century
Minister
They threw Joseph into a pit, to perish there with hunger and cold; so cruel were their tender mercies. They slighted him when he was in distress, …